What factors are influencing the development and use of technology in Sport?
The most sophisticated use of technology in the world to date is being organized by the National Aeronautical Space Association (NASA), the European Space Agency (ESA), the Russian Space Agency (RSA), the Japanese Space Agency (NASDA), and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA). These agencies are responsible for the largest civilian project in history, the creation of the International Space Station (Kopp, 2000). Astronauts are the ultimate athletes. They are involved in intensive training for performing in environments that are impossible to accurately simulate on earth. In order to perfect the performances of the astronauts (even the slightest error could result in death), the space agencies provide the most sophisticated training environments. Computer-based learning, computer simulators, and virtual reality environments are created to ensure mastery of material and technique. Problem-based analysis is used to identify errors and correct them. Tertiary backup systems are put into place an
