6.5 Drugs In Sport Flashcards
What are the social reasons for doping?
-Win at all costs attitude
-Fame + fortune (money/sponsorship)
-Pressure to win (coaches, family, media)
-Lack of firm deterrents and belief of getting away with it
-Poor role models
How would beta-blockers aid psychological performance?
Steadies nerves when fine motor control is needed (darts).
How would anabolic steroids aid psychological performance?
Could be used to ^ aggression in high contact sports (rugby)
How can stimulants be used to improve psychological performance?
Stimulants can be used to ^ confidence.
What are anabolic steroids and it’s physiological benefits?
-Artificial hormones used by power athletes.
-Aid storage of protein + muscle growth
-Less fat in the muscle and a lean body weight
-Improve body’s capacity to train
What are beta-blockers and it’s physiological benefits?
-A calming drug predominantly used in precision sports, which reduces anxiety by counteracting adrenaline.
-Improves accuracy by steadying nerves.
-Calm anxiety by keeping HR + decreasing trembling.
-Widen arteries to ^ blood flow.
What are EPOks and it’s physiological benefits?
A natural hormone produced by the kidneys to ^ RBC’s (can now be artificially manufactured)
- ^ oxygen capacity of the blood
- ^ amount in work performed
- ^ endurance + delays DOMS
-However can result in blood clots and strokes.
What are the positive implications for a performer of drug taking?
-Fame + fortune
-More sponsorships
- ^ chance of winning
What are the positive implications for the sport of drug taking?
- ^ sport level
- ^ fans due to higher standard
- More successful athletes can bring sponsorship + media coverage to the sport
What are the negative implications on the performer of drug taking?
-Negative role models
-Damaging to their health = bad reputation
-Loss of income + sponsorships
-Isolation from peers
-Legal action (fines, bans)
What are the negative implications on the sport of drug taking?
