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6.5 Drugs In Sport Flashcards

1
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Define doping

A

The use of banned performance-enhancing drugs by athletic competitors

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What are the social reasons for drug taking to enhance performance?

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  • win ethic
  • fame and fortune at elite level
  • pressure to win
  • poor role models
  • firm belief they won’t be caught
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Example of illegal drugs

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Anabolic steroids
Beta-blockers
EPO

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4
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What are anabolic steroids?

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Artificially produced hormknes

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What are beta-blockers?

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Decrease anxiety by counteracting the adrenaline that interferes with performance by preventing it from binding to nerve receptors

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What is EPO?

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A natural hormone produced by the kidneys to increase red blood cells. Causes an increase in haemoglobin levels

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Why are anabolic steroids used?

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  • they store protein and promote muscle growth which increases strength and power
  • leads to less fat in muscles (lean body weight)
  • decreases fatigue = improves the body’s capacity to train for longer at a higher intensity
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Why are beta-blockers used?

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  • improves accuracy by steadying nerves
  • decreases HR and trembling hands
  • they widen arteries to increase blood flow
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Why is EPO used?

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  • stimulates red blood cell production
  • more work can be performed
  • increases endurance and the onset of fatigue
  • recover more quickly from training
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10
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What are the side effects of anabolic steroids?

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Liver damage
Acne
Behaviour changes

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What are the side effects of beta-blockers?

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Tiredness
Slower HR

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What are the side effects of EPO?

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Blood clotting
Strokes
Death

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Negative implications to the sport of drug taking

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  • threatens the spirit and integrity of sport
  • it’s cheating
  • damages reputation and interest
  • provides negative role models for young people
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14
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Strategies to decrease drug taking (DOPING)

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Drug free culture created by education programmes
Organisations for drug detection
Punishments harsher
Investment into testing
Name and shame negative role models
Guilty lose funding and sponsorship

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Reasons for the legislation of drugs

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  • drug testing is expensive and time consuming
  • drugs can’t always be detected
  • it’s a personal choice
  • increases standards
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Reasons against the legislation of drugs

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  • health risks
  • creates negative role models
  • gives an unfair advantage
  • it’s illegal
  • only richer countries can afford them

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