drugs in sport

Question 1

anabolic steroids

Answer 1

increase speed and power and agression

Question 2

beta blockers

Answer 2

improve accuracy
steady nerves
reduce HR

Question 3

EPO

Answer 3

increase red blood cell production
means increased endurance/can work longer and recover quicker

Question 4

reasons performers take drugs

Answer 4

win at all costs mentality

fame and fortune

pressure to win

belief they can get away with it/ineffective testing

Question 5

win at all costs mentality A02 and A03

Answer 5

A01-win at all costs mentality

a02-athlete like Marion Jones will do anything to win .includes taking PEDs

A03-can damage athletes reputation

Question 6

fame and fortune A02 and A03

Answer 6

A01-fame and fortune

A02-winning Olympic medals guarantees sponsorship deals and money

A03-future sponsorship deals are unlikely

Question 7

pressure to win A02 and A03

Answer 7

A01-pressure to win

A02-from coaches, sponsors

Question 8

beta blockers A02 and A03

Answer 8

A01-steady nerves

A02-for golfer and snooker players, this would allow them to maintain low levels of arousal and high levels of accuracy

A03-

Question 9

anabolic steroids A02 and A03

Answer 9

A01-increase speed and power

A02-boxers may take steroids to increase their agression in a fight

A03-(negatives) mood swings and paranoi whihc can make coach/athlete relationships difficult
increased agression could be detrimental to boxer
e.g could be disqualified for headbutting another player

Question 10

EPO A02 and A03

Answer 10

A01-increase red blood cell production
increase endurance/work long without fatigue

A02-can be used in cycling to increase aerobic strength
can last whole event and recover faster

A03-blood clotting and strokes

Question 11

strategies to prevent drug taking

Answer 11

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