12.1 Ethics and Deviance in Sport Flashcards
What is deviance
unacceptable behaviour within a culture. Any behaviour that differs from the perceived social or legal norm is seen as deviant.
What does WADA stand for
World Anti-Doping Agency
What is the WADA’s role
bring consistency to anti- doping policies and regulations within sport organisations and governments right across the world’
Name 4 types of legal supplements
-caffeine supplements (coffee, energy drinks)
-creatine
-BCAA’s
-Epicatechin
Name 3 advantages of legal supplements
-can help build muscle, increase stamina, control weight etc
-can increase strength, performance and recovery (creatine)
-staying hydrated through drinking water of energy drinks can improve and aid performance
Name 3 disadvantages of legal supplements
-some could contain banned substances/ be contaminated
-health implications over long term use of creatine supplements, e.g. effects on digestive system and increased risk of cancer
-energy drinks contain high levels of sugar, contributing to obesity and tooth decay
Name 8 types of performance enhancing drugs
-anabolic steroids
-beta blockers
-stimulants
-anabolic agents
-diuretics
-peptide
-hormones
-masking agents
What is blood doping
misuse of techniques and or substances to increase red blood cell count
-remove 2 pints of blood before comp
-freezing blood 2 days before comp
-inject blood back in when thawed
Why do people blood dope
^ number of red blood cells
-> higher vol of haemoglobin present
-> more oxygen is transported to muscles
-> higher level of performance
Name 5 prohibited methods of performance enhacing drugs
-enhancement of oxygen transfer
-blood doping
-administration of products that enhance the uptake, transport and delivery of oxygen
-gene doping
Name 4 classes of prohibited substances
-alcohol
-cannabinoids
-local anaesthetics
-gucocorticosteroids
Name 6 reasons why elite performers use illegal drugs and doping
-improve performance
-desire to win at all costs
- pressure to succeed from family, friends, coahces, or even state -> affect performers judgement & decision making
-psychological reasons (train harder, recover quicker)
- high monetary rewards for winning and lucrative sponsorship deals
-some performers think everyone is doing it, so they should too - lvl playing field
Name 3 consequences of drug doping in sport
to society:
-negative publicity for nation
-illegal
to sport:
-bad publicity
-negative role modelling
to performers:
-damage to body, addiction
-damage to mind; mood swings, depression
-ban
-^ performance
Name 5 strategies to stop the use of illegal drugs and doping in sport
-WADA -> lists banned substances
-drug testing -> in & out of competitions
-stronger action by IOC (e.g. rio 2016 banned the russian athletics team)
-education - of performers and coaches on dangers & responsibilities
-stricit punsihments (lifetime ban)
What is violence
-intense physical force directed towards harming another individual