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what do beta blockers do

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reduce anxiety by preventing adrenaline

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what are the risks of beta blockers

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  • low BP
  • heart failure
  • depression
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what are the sports associated with beta blockers

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archery, diving, shooting, snooker

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what are the effects of anabolic steroids

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  • increase muscle mass fast
  • increase power and strength
  • let athlete train harder for longer
  • speed recovery time
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what are the risks of anabolic steroids

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  • aggressive behaviour
  • heart disease
  • high BP
  • liver problems
  • effect on hormones
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what are the sports associated with anabolic steroids

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athletics, baseball, cycling, football, rugby

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what are the effects of stimulants

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  • reduce pain
  • increase alertness
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what are the risks of stimulants

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  • addictive
  • high BP
  • strokes
  • increased risk of injury as pain is suppressed
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what are the sports associated with stimulants

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american football, athletics, swimming

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what are the effects of diuretics

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  • increases water passed out of body
  • reduce weight quickly
  • mask use of PEDs
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what are the risks of diuretics

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  • dehydration
  • weakening of muscles
  • kidney problems
  • nausea
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what are the sports associated with diuretics

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boxing, gymnastics, jockey, horse racing

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why do athletes use PEDs

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  • enhance performance
  • keep up with competition
  • fame and increased wealth
  • pressure from coaches
  • sponsorships and contracts
  • level playing field with other doping athletes
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what are the consequences of being caught using PEDs

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  • ban/suspension
  • negatively affect credibility of sport
  • loss of reputation
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what are the types of testing for PEDs

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urine tests, blood tests

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what is blood doping

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the misuse of techniques and/or substances to increase a performers RBC count

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what are the methods of blood doping

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erythropoietin (EPO), blood transfusion

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how does EPO work

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stimulate production of RBC

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can EPO be detected by blood testing

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yes

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how are blood transfusions carried out

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  1. blood taken 3-4 weeks before comp
  2. blood frozen to maintain high haemoglobin
  3. body naturally replenishes blood
  4. 1-2 days before comp, blood reintroduced
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what are the performance benefits of blood doping

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  • increased RBC and haemoglobin levels = more o2 transported to muscles
  • higher aerobic capacity, more energy produced, quicker recovery as more o2 to break down lactic
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what are the side effects of blood doping

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  • thicker, more viscous blood =
  • heart failure
  • stroke
  • pulmonary embolism
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what is real risk

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amount of danger that actually exists in activity

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what is perceived risk

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individual’s subjective/personal judgement about dangers of activity

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what are the causes of risk
- limited skill/fitness level - weather - behaviour of yourself and others - inadequate facilities/equipment/preparation
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how to calculate risk
risk /25 = severity /5 * likelihood /5
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how to prevent risk
- protective clothing/equipment - appropriate clothing/footwear - lifting and carrying equipment safely - use of warm up and cool down - maintaining hydration - following rules - suitable level of competition
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what are examples of minor injuries
cuts, grazes, winding, bruises, blisters
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what is the cause of blisters
repeated rubbing of skin, burning
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how to treat blisters
unbroken: dont pierce. broken: dont peel off dead skin, allow fluid to drain wash with mild soap, cover with sterile dressing
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what is the cause of bruises
impact with a hard object causing capillaries to break/burst
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how to treat bruises
cold compressions reduce swelling & internal bleeding
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what is the cause of winding
a blow to the abdomen by a ball or hitting action, making the diaphragm go into spasm
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how to treat winding
- loosen clothing - sit in crouched position to allow muscles to relax - stay calm, take deep breaths
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what is cause of grazes
skin rubbed off due to scraping against rough surface
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what is cause of cuts
contact with sharp object
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how to treat cuts and grazes
- apply pressure with clean bandage to stop bleeding - disinfect wound - cover with dressing
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what are soft tissue injuries
injuries that affect soft parts of body, including tendons, ligaments, muscle
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what is cause of muscle injury
- muscle overstretched or torn - from overuse, sudden explosive mvmts (eg sprinting, jumping)
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what is treatment for muscular injury
RICE, limit training to prevent further damage
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what is cause of tendon injury
strain: tendon overstretched or torn (sudden sharp movements) tendonitis: tendon inflamed (repeated overuse)
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what is treatment for tendon injury
RICE, reduce training to prevent further damage
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what is cause of ligament injury
- ligament overstretched or torn - twisted/pulled past normal ROM (quick change of direction)
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how to treat ligament injury
RICE, more serious could require operation
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what is the RICE method
rest, ice, compress, elevate
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explain rest in RICE
- stop activity immediately (prevent further damage) - rest and protect injured area
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explain ice in RICE
apply ice pack (reduce pain & swelling) - 15-20mins every 2-3h - wrap ice in towel to avoid directly touching skin
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explain compress in RICE
- apply pressure by wrapping area in elastic bandage - help reduce swelling
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explain elevation in RICE
- injury raised above level of heart - reduce pain & swelling
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disadvantages of PEDs
- health implications - financial penalty - public humiliation - disqualification/ban - effect on other competitors
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what is sportsmanship
upholding spirit of game by being honest, playing by rules, showing respect for opponents
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examples of sportsmanship
- shaking hands - applauding good shot - helping injured opponent
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what is gamesmanship
seeking to gain advantage in any way you can that is not against rules
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examples of gamesmanship
- pressuring officials into making decisions - time wasting - mind games to distract opponents
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name for muscle injury
strain

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