ICT research has fueled debate on the factors that drive performance. An ICT meta-analysis indicates that ICT impact findings are partially explained (Schryen, 2013). Researchers are left to figure out which factors influence performance and which do not. A USEFNetwork production from the Unites States Equestrian Federation.

Some sporting organizations may use a computer to assess sports injuries. In Athletics, technology is used to detect false starts. Use of websites for the advertisement of sporting events. Computers can be used to design floors for Indoor Sports Computer Aided Design of sailing boats or for Kayaks or for Formula One. Computer Aided Design can be used for Tennis Racquets. Leisure Centers usually now use computerized booking systems and building management systems, and email their customers. Use of sensors to detect when a ball has passed the goalposts in football Team card Technology is used on season tickets so that season ticket holders can gain quick access to the ground. The bar code and smart card chip store personal details and also allow people to collect points. Individuals watching sport Individuals can subscribe to RSS Sport feeds. Scores & Fixtures are available to view online (link to BBC site, but also available elsewhere). Use of Digital TV to provide interactive features when watching sport. Channel 4 and Sky Sport use software to help cameras track the ball in cricket, tennis and other sports Telegraph article on this - Law-makers approve testing time for goal-line technology. Online booking for tickets to sporting events. 'Smart' tickets speed up access to football grounds - Fulham lines up RFID smart tickets for fans 'Snick meter' used in cricket to track the ball's passage past the batsman by picking up sounds from pitch and stump microphones. Some games are broadcast via live webcasts. Wireless technology is used by police to tackle football hooligans. Spectators can use PDAs or WAP Phones to receive live game content and instant replays .Electronic display boards to display results at matches Individuals may have their performance filmed frame-by-frame using a camcorder, to help them focus on their technique. Some clubs have used Apple iPods to play back these movies so that competitors can watch the frames over and over again. Use of the Internet to check weather conditions for sports such as skiing or surfing. Use a mobile phone to improve your golf swing! Systems can be fitted to helmets to inform when a concussion has taken place - Riddell Sideline Response System. Sensors can be used to monitor the force exerted by a swimmer Virtual Reality games can be used for practice of sporting techniques Nike + iPod Sport Kit can help to motivate runners when training Golfers can use a wrist-mounted computer to measure their swing and download statistics to computer. Sports watches and heart-rate monitor’s help with keeping fit. In sailing races, navigation software is used, connected to the Internet and GPS for tracking location.

Sport Driving-fun In Ict Schools

A driving instructor is a person who is hired by a new driver who is learning how to improve their skills - often for an upcoming practical test. Different countries have different rules regarding permits and other regulations.^[1] Driving instructors have several tasks such as teaching new drivers the theory and techniques needed to carefully operate various types of vehicles such as cars, motorcycles, trucks and buses. A driving instructor has several names and can be recognized as: Auto Driving Instructor, Educator, Instructor, Teacher or Truck Driving Instructor.^[2]

Sport Driving-fun In Ict Syllabus

Duties and responsibilities[edit]

The duties and responsibilities of a driving instructor are to manage the theory class timings, teach the driving students about the right traffic rules and inform student drivers with safety driving procedures. In addition to that, driving instructors supply their students with information about emergency situations.^[3]

After the classes about theory knowledge, driving instructors help their driving students in practically learning how to drive a car individually. At the beginning, the driving instructor teaches the student how to use a steering wheel, how to reverse and how to park. In addition, the driving instructor advises the student about their level of improvement in practical driving and then the student is informed about the date of practical test on the road.

Characteristics of a driving instructor[edit]

A driving instructor must possess several characteristics in order to help the new driving student understand the theory of driving and also in order for the student to practically operate the vehicle.Some of the characteristics required in a driving instructor include confidence, patience and good communications skills. On top of that, a driving instructor must be able to acquire good teaching skills.^[4]

Working hours[edit]

The working hours of a driving instructor must be adjustable enough to suit the needs of the student. In general, driving instructors might need to work during the evening and sometimes even during the weekend. Additionally, instructors may require working longer hours during the summer months according to the availability of the driving student.^[5]

Salaries[edit]

Salaries of a driving instructor vary from country to country. For example, in the United Kingdom, a beginner driving instructor makes about £15,000 a year while an experienced driving instructor makes about £30,000 a year.^[6][7]

In the United States, a driving instructor with medium experience gains around $36,000 a year while an experienced driving instructor makes around $53,000 a year.^[8]

Requirements to be a driving instructor[edit]

To be eligible to be a driving instructor, one must possess several requirements such as obtaining a high school diploma (College/University degree is not compulsory), owning a driving licence and a driving instructor licence as well, gaining driving experience of 2–5 years (varies according to different countries), having clean driving records, passing driving instructor vision test and the age of the driving instructor must be at least 21 years old.^[9] The job openings of a driving instructor differ according to the growth of the population.^[10]

Coursework to be a certified driving instructor[edit]

There are a few course topics that much be covered to be a certified driving instructor. Some topics are: regulations of driving, knowledge of the components of different types of vehicles and skills on teaching theory in the classroom.^[11]

For example, to become an Approved Driving Instructor in the UK, you must first pass 3 different exams. Theory, driving and teaching.

In countries like Singapore, teachings by all private driving instructor have been regulated by the Government of Singapore such that only schools like Comfort Delgro Driving Center, Singapore Safety Driving Center and Bukit Batok Driving Center still actively recruit and train driving instructors. Private driving instructors are slowly being phased out in Singapore.

References[edit]

1. ^'Driving instructor's licence'. Government of Western Australia: Department of Transport. Retrieved August 5, 2012.
2. ^'Introduction'. 1.
3. ^'Duties'. 2.
4. ^'Characteristics'. 4.
5. ^'Hours'. 5.
6. ^'Salaries 1'. 6.
7. ^'Salaries 1'. 7.
8. ^'Salaries 2'. 7.
9. ^'Requirements'. 8.
10. ^'Job openings'. 9.
11. ^'Course Work'. 10.