Chapter 5c-Ethical Issues Flashcards
Etiquette
The unwritten rules concerning player behaviour
Examples of etiquette
- In football-players kick the ball out if another player is injured so they can get treatment
- In tennis-shake hands with players and officials after match
Sportsmanship
Appropriate, polite and fair behaviour while participating in a sporting event
Gamesmanship
The use of dubious methods, that are not strictly illegal, to gain an advantage
Example of gamesmanship
•In tennis-player retying their shoelaces during an important serve to break opponents concentration
Contract to compete
Agreeing to play by the rules, trying to win but also allowing your opponent to play
National governing body
Organisation with responsibility for managing their specific sport
International olympic committe
The independent authority of the worldwide modern olympic movement. It organises the olympic games
Erogenic aid
A technique or substance used for the purpose of enhancing performance
Stimulants
Make athletes more alert and mask the effects of fatigue
Adrenaline
Naturally occurring hormone that prepares the body for flight or fight
Benefits of stimulants
- increase alertness
- reduce reaction time
- reduce tiredness
- increase agressiveness
Examples of stimulants
Amphetamines
Caffeine
Disadvantages of stimulants
- highly addictive
- high blood pressure
- strokes
- heart and liver problems
- increase risk of injury because player is more tolerant to pain
Anabolic agents
Drugs that help athletes to train harder and build muscle
Benefits of anabolic agents
- increase rate and amount of muscle growth
- speed up recovery
- increase strength
- more agressive and competitive
- addictive
Examples of anabolic agents
Anabolic steroid
Nandrolone
Danazol
Disadvantages of anabolic agents
- shrink testicles
- high blood pressure
- damage heart, liver and kidneys
- (in women) more body hair
- (in women) smaller breasts
- (in women) deeper voice
Peptide hormones (EPO)
Naturally occurring chemicals. EPO increases numbers of red blood cells and therefore improves oxygen delivery to muscles
Benefits of peptide hormones (EPO)
- improve muscle growth
- increase production of red blood cells
- reduces fatigue in long distance
Disadvantages of peptide hormones (EPO)
Side effects are caused by thickening of the blood which requires the heart to pump harder and can lead to an increases risk of stroke or heart attack
Diuretics
Drugs that remove fluid from the body
Dehydration
A condition that occurs when the body loses more water than it takes in
Benefits of diuretics
- lose weight rapidly in sports with a weight category
- dilute the presence of illegal substances and aid the removal of them from the body in urine
