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HMS, TIP EQ-Bank 104 MC

What is the primary purpose of GPS technology in sport performance?

  1. Reducing shoe weight to enhance speed
  2. Measuring heart rate to set training intensity zones
  3. Monitoring hydration and nutrition that flags over training
  4. Tracking distance, speed and movement intensity
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\(D\)

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  • D is correct: GPS technology tracks distance, speed and movement intensity, giving athletes and coaches data to manage workload, performance and recovery.

Other options:

  • A is incorrect: Shoe weight reduction relates to equipment innovation, not GPS.
  • B is incorrect: Heart rate is measured by heart rate monitors. GPS units are often worn alongside them, but GPS itself tracks movement, not physiological responses such as heart rate.
  • C is incorrect: Hydration and nutrition monitoring are achieved through apps and biometric sensors, not GPS.