What is the benefit of a carbon fiber pole vault pole?

Allows more flex without breaking

What is the benefit of using synthetic materials for football boots rather than leather?

Cheaper materials means cheaper to mass produce

Which is a definition of Personal Equipment?

Used to help performance, but not a requirement of the activity

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1
In 2022 the Global football shoe market was valued at a total of...?
£16 Billion
£18 Billion
£17 Billion
£20 Billion
2
What type of personal equipment would a runner use?
Smart Watch
Smart TV
Smart goggles
Smarties
3
Which is an example of Moisture-Wicking Fabrics?
Nike Dri-FIT T-shirts
Columbia Omni-Heat Jackets
Under Armour Compression Shorts
Hexoskin Smart Shirt
4
Does a Badminton Racket with better technology mean you will perform better?
Yes
No
5
What playing surface is Arbour Park?
4G
Astro Turf
Grass
3G
6
What is the benefit of a carbon fiber pole vault pole?
Reduced drag factor
Better grip
Allows more flex without breaking
Looks better
7
What purpose do mountain climbing shoes have?
studs to increase stability when changing direction.
Increased grip and flexibility
good cushioning for impact and good amount of traction on the sole
raised heel for improved squat mechanics and stability
8
What is the benefit of using synthetic materials for football boots rather than leather?
Cheaper materials means cheaper to mass produce
No animals can ever harmed again
You can bend it like Beckham
You can produce them in a range of colours
9
What year was the retractable roof installed at Wimbledon?
2011
2009
2010
2008
10
Which is NOT a category of sports technology?
Personal Equipment
Facilities
Environment
Wearable Technology
11
Which is a technological development on drag reduction?
Cycling helmets
Smart Watch
Football boots with bladed studs
Nike Dri-Fit
12
Jesse Owens ran 10.20 in 1936 and Usain Bolt ran 9.58 in 2009. What's the different between their times?
0.63 seconds
0.68 seconds
0.64 seconds
0.62 seconds
13
Which is a definition of Personal Equipment?
Used to perform skills within the sport
Items of clothing/footwear that enhance performance
Used to help performance, but not a requirement of the activity
Environments where different activities/sports take place
14
Waterproofness is a property of footwear.
True
False
15
What year was video assistant referee (VAR) used in football?
2017/18
2019/20
2018/19
2020/21

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