Chapter 5c Ethical issues Flashcards
What is etiquette ?
The unwritten rules concerning player behaviour
What is sportsmanship ?
Appropriate polite and fair behaviour while participating in a sport event
Example of etiquette ?
In football the player with the ball kicks it out of play if a performer is injured so they can get treatment
Example of sportsmanship ?
Shaking hands after a game
What is gamesmanship ?
The use of dubious methods, that are not strictly illegal , to gain an advantage
Example of gamesmanship ?
Time wasting if you are wining a game
Tennis players braking concentration of the other player by tying their shoe laces
What is contract to compete ?
Agreeing to play by the rules , trying to win but also allowing your opponent to play.
What is the National Governing Body ?
Organisation with responsibility for managing their specific sport
What is the International Olympic Committee ?
A technique or substance used for the purpose of enhancing performance
What is Ergogenic aid ?
A technique or substance used for the purpose of enhancing performance
What are stimulants ?
Make athletes more alert and mask effects of fatigue
What are the side effects of stimulants ?
High blood pressure
Strokes
Heart and liver problems
Why does a performer have a higher chance of getting injured if they take stimulants ?
The performer is more tolerant to pain and will continue to train or compete with an injury
What are narcotic analgesics ?
Painkillers that mask pain caused by injury or fatigue , which can make the injury worse
What are the side effects of narcotic analgesics
constipation , low blood pressure and possible coma
What are anabolic steroids ?
Drugs that help athletes to train harder and build muscle
What are the side effects of anabolic steroids ?
Testicles shrink
high blood pressure
damage liver and heart
Women - develop hair , smaller breasts and deeper voice
What are peptide hormones ? ( EPO )
Naturally occurring Chemicals
Increases number of red blood cells and therefore improves oxygen delivery to muscles
Side effects of EPO ?
Thickening of the blood
Strokes
Heart attack
What are diuretics ?
Drugs that remove fluid from your body
Why do people use diuretics ?
Too loose weight
dilute the presence of other illegal substances
What sort people would use diuretics ?
Boxers
Jockeys
What are the side effects of taking Diuretics ?
Dehydration
low blood pressure
Muscle cramps
Define dehydration ?
A condition that occurs when the body loses more water than it takes in
What is blood doping ?
Artificially increasing the number of red blood cells in the blood
What sort of athletes use blood doping ?
Endurance athletes
Cyclists
long distance runners
What are the side effects of blood doping ?
Increased viscosity of the blood
Potential for heart attacks
risk of blood-borne diseases such as HIV and hepatitis
What are Beta blockers ?
Drugs taken to calm performer down by reducing the effects of adrenaline
What are the side effects of Beta blockers ?
Nausea
poor circulation
tiredness
What sort of athletes would take Beta blockers ?
Players in target sports
What is Embolism ?
Blood clot
What are the advantages of PED’s ?
Keep up with the competition
Increased chance of success - higher income
Keeping a level playing field
The disadvantages of PEDS ?
Its cheating
Becoming more likely to get caught
could face a two year ban and a fine
Damage to performers reputation
Define PED
Performance enhancing drug
Disadvantages to the sport of performers taking PEDS ?
Sports loose their reputation
Spectators become cynical about exceptional performances
Loose credibility
Loose income
Participation levels fall
Define Home-filed advantage
The physiological advantage that the home team has over the visiting ream as a result of playing in familiar facilities and in front of supportive fans
Define hooliganism
Rowdy , violent or destructive behaviour
Reasons for hooliganism
Rivalry between local teams ( Derby days )
Alcohol and drug consumption
Tribal behaviour
Gang culture
Frustration
Express masculinity
Name the ways to prevent hooliganism ?
Prevention of known hooligans from travelling to matches
Stadiums don’t serve alcohol
Early kick off to prevent alcohol consumption
Introduction of all seater stadiums - reduces the ability for people to move easily
Segregation of fans
improved levels of policing
introduction of CTV cameras
