PEDS In Sport Flashcards
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What are PEDs in sport?
PEDs stand for Performance-Enhancing Drugs. They are substances taken to improve sporting performance and are often banned by sports organisations.
Why do athletes use PEDs?
Athletes use PEDs to improve strength, speed, or stamina; to recover from injury faster; to calm nerves or reduce pain; and to gain an unfair advantage.
What are stimulants and their effects?
Stimulants increase alertness and reduce fatigue, improve reaction time and aggression, but may cause addiction, high blood pressure, and sleep issues.
What are narcotic analgesics and their effects?
Narcotic analgesics are painkillers that mask pain from injury, allowing athletes to train or compete while injured. They are highly addictive and can cause nausea and injury worsening.
What are anabolic agents and their effects?
Anabolic agents promote muscle growth and recovery, improve strength and power, but can cause liver damage, high blood pressure, and aggression.
What are peptide hormones (e.g. EPO) and their effects?
Peptide hormones increase red blood cell production for better oxygen transport, boosting stamina and endurance, but can lead to blood clots and heart issues.
What are diuretics and their effects?
Diuretics increase urination to reduce weight quickly, can mask other drugs in the system, and may cause dehydration and low blood pressure.
What are beta blockers and their effects?
Beta blockers reduce heart rate and tremors, helping in precision sports like archery and darts, but may cause dizziness and low blood pressure.
What is blood doping and how does it work?
Blood doping involves removing blood, storing it, and reinfusing it later, which increases red blood cell count and improves aerobic performance but raises the risk of clots and infections.
What are the disadvantages of using PEDs?
Disadvantages include health risks like addiction and organ damage, potential bans and fines, damage to the athlete’s and sport’s reputation, and undermining fair competition.
What are the advantages of using PEDs for an athlete?
Advantages include increased chances of winning or setting records, more sponsorship and fame, and the potential to prolong or secure a sporting career.
How do PEDs affect the credibility of sport?
PEDs reduce trust in results and athletes, can turn audiences away, and may lead sponsors to withdraw support.
