Socio-cultural issues in Sport Flashcards
(31 cards)
anabolic steroids
- increase muscle mass and size
- increase strength and power
narcotic analgesics
- reduces pain caused by injury or fatigue
human growth hormone
- increases muscle mass
- increased blood glucose
- increased recovery
beta blockers
- reduces HR
EPO
- increases red blood cells and haemoglobin
- increase o2 transport
diuretics
- increased urine output
- masks other drugs
blood doping
- increases RBC + haemoglobin
- increase 02 transport
- increase aerobic capacity
what are the physiological reasons for drug use?
- increase energy stores
- masks injuries
- lose weight
- increase alertness
what are the psychological reasons for drug use?
- steady nerves
- increase focus
- increase aggression
what are the social reasons for drug use?
- pressure
- financial earnings
- win at all costs
- fear of losing
- believes others are using
consequences of drug use?
- it is cheating
- serious physiological side effects
- illegal and leads to punishment
- sets a and example, negative role models
what strategies are used to limit use of PEDS?
- random testing
- stricter punishments for offenders (life long bans)
- better coordination between organisations involved in drug detection ( WADA, UK anti doping)
what are the advantages of legal supplements?
- improve general health
- enhance sporting performance
- build muscle, increase stamina, improve recovery
- increased alertness, reaction time
- safe to use
- within the rules of sport
What are the reasons for player violence?
- rivalries
- importance of the contest
- previous experiences
- arousal levels
- reaction to decision
how can player violence be prevented?
punishment- long term bans/ fines
officials- better trained/ more of
education- anger management classes
technology- multiple camera angles
what are the reasons for spectator violence?
- alcohol
- drugs
- frustration due to decisions and outcome
- gangs
- rivalry
how can spectator violence be prevented?
- all seater stadiums
- increased policing
- alcohol bans in stadium
- earlier kick offs
- segregation of fans
- CCTV
what are the factors leading to commercialisation of sport?
- growing interest and spectatorship
- more media interest
- professionalism
- advertising
- sponsorship
what are the positive impacts of commercialisation?
- more sport available to watch may inspire participation and healthy lifestyles
- can promote sport and positive role models
- more ticket sales
- sponsorship
- increased media coverage
what are the positive effects of the media on sport?
- media increases commercialisation meaning more money is available
-increases participation - creation of role models
what strategies can be used to prevent drop out rates of sport?
- psychological support
- media training
- medical support
- training adaptations
what are the impacts of modern technology on elite performance?
- injury treatment
- enhanced training through aids such as hypoxic training
- improved equipment: more aerodynamic
- sport science support through biomechanics, video analysis
what are the impacts of modern technology on general participation?
- disabled participants can take part using adapted wheelchairs
- mass production of sports equipment means its more accessible and affordable
- technology motivates people through the feedback provided
what are the roles of national sport institutes?
- provide sport science support
- medical support
- talent id schemes
- world class performance environments
