PED’s Flashcards
What two magor types of peds are there
Illegal and legal supplements
Examples of legal supplements
Creatine
Colostrum
Vitamins
Protein
Examples of illegal drugs
Steroids
Analgesics - pain remover
Peptide hormones
Reasons for illegal doping
Increased chance of winning
Win at all costs
Fame/fortune
Pressure
Everyone does it - culture/ level the playing field
Positive psychological effects - placebo, effort
Consequences for society
National scandal
Negative role models
Sport loses respect
People invest less
Less participants - less healthy
Less patriotism
Consequences for sport
Loss of sponsors
Loss of participants
Loss of supporters
Public image
Negative media coverage
Pressure to ID cheats
Investment into anti-doping (costly)
Consequences on performers
Loss of personal sponsors
Banned
Loss of respect
Considered a cheat
Shame
Effect on family members
Press intrusion
Online abuse
Arguments for drug taking in sport
Level playing field
Quality control of substances (health)
Economic advantage
Increased spectacular sport
Reflects our society
Win culture
Commercial activity
Arguments against drug taking in sport
Cheating
Sportsmanship
Traditional values
Un equal for poorer societies, tech arms race
No return
Health risks
“Freakish” performances
Where does it stop
Shifts problems
Role models
