Paper3 Contemporary Issues: Ethics and Deviance Flashcards
Blood Doping
-increases RBC count
-more haemoglobin
-extra oxygen to working muscles
-remove 2 pints of blood
-freeze it and re-inject before competition
-endurance athletes use it
anabolic steroids
athletes can train harder, longer and increase strength and aggression
beta blockers
controls HR and keep athletes calm
stimulants
increase alertness
advantages of legal suplements
-dietary supplements: help build muscle, increase stamina, control weight
-ergogenic aids: increase strength, performance and recovery
-creatine supplements: help performance during high-intensity exercise
-staying hydrated: improve and aid performance
reasons why performers are deviant
-pressure can affect performers judgement and decision making
-pressure from coaches
-political pressures e.g., Russian doping scandal
-monetary reward for winning
-“its what everyone else is doing”
societal consequences of drug taking
society seen as corrupt and full of unethical people who will do anything to win at all costs
sporting consequences of drug taking
-concept of fair play is changed
-cheating
-sports become tainted and struggle to gain sponsorship
performers consequences
-severe dangers to health
-possible death
strategies to stop doping and drug taking
-WADA list of banned substances
-drug testing
-drug education
-punishments are more rigorous and longer
-culture of keeping sport drug free
causes of violence in sport
-overwhelming desire to win
-nature of activity
-frustration
-alcohol and social drugs or performance enhancing drugs
-rivalries
-media increasing tension
-perception of unfairness
-deindividuation
societal implications of violence
-sport is often a reflection of society
-spectators relish violence in sports
sporting implications of violence
-governing bodies have their own disciplinary processes
-rule changes should be adopted to make violence less likely
-playing strategies that promote violence should be punished
performer implications of violence
-education of performers
-performers need to be aware they are role models
strategies to prevent violence
-education of performers
-punishments
-coaches promote assertion rather than aggression
-law enforcement in spectator violence
-sophisticated policing methods
