PED's and ethical conduct

Question 1

What are the effects of stimulants

Answer 1

Reduces tiredness increased alertness and endurance

Question 2

What are the side effects of stimulants

Answer 2

Raised blood pressure, hide symptoms of fatigue and addictive

Question 3

Who might use stimulants

Answer 3

Events with sprint starts and boxers

Question 4

What are peptide hormones

Answer 4

A naturally occurring hormone in the body but can be synthesised in a lab. Erythropoietin and Growth Hormones are two common peptide hormones.

Question 5

What are the effects of peptide hormones

Answer 5

Increased oxygen transport

Question 6

What are the side effects of peptide hormones

Answer 6

Possible blood clots and cardiovascular problems

Question 7

Who might use peptide hormones

Answer 7

Cyclist, marathon runners (endurance athletes)

Question 8

What are diuretics

Answer 8

Promote the removal of fluid form the body

Question 9

What are the effects of diuretics

Answer 9

Rapid weight loss

Question 10

What are the side effects of diuretics

Answer 10

Dehydration, dizziness or light headedness

Question 11

Who might use diuretics

Answer 11

boxers and jockeys

Question 12

What are anabolic agents

Answer 12

Artificially produced testosterone

Question 13

What are the effects of anabolic agents

Answer 13

Repair body tissues after stress, promote muscle growth, ability to train harder with less fatigue

Question 14

What are the side effects of anabolic agents

Answer 14

Females develop male features. Liver and heart damage

Question 15

Who might use anabolic agents

Answer 15

Athletics power events e.g 100m, shot putt

Question 16

What is narcotic analgesic

Answer 16

Masks pain (paracetamol, morphine, methadone, heroin)

Question 17

What are the effects of narcotic analgesic

Answer 17

Reduces pain or an injury

Question 18

What are the side effects of narcotic analgesic

Answer 18

Nausea, highly addictive, serious injury

Question 19

Who might use narcotic analgesic

Answer 19

Any events that require pain to be masked

Question 20

What is the process of blood doping

Answer 20

1) Athlete donates blood
2) Blood is used to harvest the red blood cells out of it
3) Meanwhile the body replaces red blood cells lost
4) Red blood cells re-injected into athlete before a race / event
5) The body has a higher red blood cell count to carry more oxygen to working muscles = More energy for longer!
6) Athlete has better cardiovascular endurance / muscular endurance as a result.

Question 21

What are the benefits of blood doping

Answer 21

Improved endurance, offset fatigue, better cardio/muscular endurance

Question 22

What are the side effects of blood doping

Answer 22

• Increased blood thickness (viscosity)
• Blood vessel blockage
• Kidney Failure
• Potential infection
• Potential for heart attacks

Question 23

What are beta blockers

Answer 23

Beta blockers are legally prescribed but performers are not allowed to use them as the ‘sit’ on receptors and block the receptor from being stimulated e.g atenolol (alcohol has a similar effect)

Question 24

What are the effects of beta blockers

Answer 24

Slows heart rate, calms and steadies hands

Question 25

What are the side effects of beta blockers

Answer 25

Heart problems, low blood pressure, weakness and nausea

Question 26

Who might use beta blockers

Answer 26

Target sports e.g darts/shooting ect

Question 27

Etiquette

Answer 27

The unwritten rules concerning player behaviour

Question 28

Sportsmanship

Answer 28

Appropriate, polite and fair behaviour whilst participating

Question 29

Gamesmanship

Answer 29

An attempt to gain an advantage by stretching the rules to their limit

Question 30

Contract to compete

Answer 30

An unwritten agreement to play by the rules, trying to win but also allowing your opponent to play