CHAPTER 5 - socio-cultural influences (P2) Flashcards
definition of etiquette
the unwritten rules concerning player behaviour
definition of sportsmanship
appropriate, polite and fair behaviour of participating in a sporting event e.g. shaking hands at the end of game
definition of gamesmanship
the use of dubious methods to gain an advantage
definition of contract to competes
agreeing to play by the rules, trying to win but also allowing your opponents to play
definition of home field advantage
the psychological advantage that the home team has over the visiting team
examples of home team advantage
familiar facilities, supportive fans
definition of hooliganism
rowdy, violent or destructive behaviour
why take anabolic agents
increase muscle mass, testosterone and speeds up recovery
side effects of anabolic agents
hormonal changes, infertility and heart problems
what sports would use anabolic agents
weight lifters, rugby
why take diuretics
weight loss
side effects of diuretics
extreme weight loss, dehydration, lack of nutrition
what sport would use diuretics
boxers, horse racing
why take narcotic analgesics
kill/mask pain
side effects of narcotic analgesics
nausea/vomiting, decrease blood pressure and further damage to injury
what sport would use narcotic analgesics
any - rugby, boxing
why take peptide hormones
increase red blood cell production
side effects of peptide hormones
cardiac fatigue, increase blood pressure -> strokes, increase blood viscosity and blood clots
what sports would use peptide hormones
long distance athletes - cyclists, marathon runners
why take stimulants
increase alertness
side effects of stimulants
insomnia, irritability, anxiety
what sports would use stimulants
boxing
what is hooliganism
disorderly, aggressive and violent behavior by spectators
reasons for hooliganism
rivalries, hype, fueled by alcohol, gang culture, frustration, display of masculinity