1.2.1 Flashcards
What are anabolic steroids?
Develop muscle mass and promote bone growth which increases strength and speed up recovery. Used in Athletics. Side effects: Mimic male hormone testosterone, aggression.
What are the 6 performance enhancing drugs?
Anabolic steroids Stimulants Beta blockers Diuretics Narcotics / analgesics Peptide hormone (EPO)
Are performance-enhancing drugs legal?
No - they result in a ban.
What are beta blockers?
Control heart rate. Used in archery. Side effects: can reduce heart rate to a dangerous level.
What are diuretics?
reduce body weight by getting water out of the body. Also mask use of other drugs. Used by: jockeys/martial arts. Side effects: dizziness, cramps and long term kidney problems.
What are narcotics / analgesics?
Powerful painkillers allowing athletes to train through injuries. Used by someone who is injured. Side effects: loss of balance / concentration.
What are stimulants?
Promote alertness. Used by football players. Side effects: offset effects of lactic acid.
What are peptide hormones?
Increase muscle growth and speed up recovery. Used by endurance athletes such as cyclists. Side effects: thickening of the blood leading to possible heart attacks.
EPO increases red blood cell count meaning more oxygen can get to the muscles. Mostly used by endurance athletes.
Why would athletes take performance enhancing drugs?
Financial rewards of winning Improve performance Fame Success Pressure from coach Short lifespan of professional a athlete
What are legal drugs called?
Recreational drugs
What are the recreational drugs?
Smoking/nicotine
Alcohol
Impacts on health from smoking:
Addictive
Risk if coronary heart disease/high blood pressure/cancer
Damages respiratory system.. Losing fitness
Impacts in health from: alcohol
Risk of dehydration
Long term abuse may cause liver damage
How can you prevent injury in physical activity?
Warming up/cooling down Checking equipment/facilities Par-Q Balanced competition Complying with the rules of the game
