Deviance (3.2) Flashcards
deviance def
behaviour that differs from the norms/values of sport
3 types
violence, drugs/doping, gambling
WADA
World Anti Doping Agency
Human growth hormone (HGH)
.increase bone, muscle, cartilage growth
.leads to increased strength and power
.better recovery
anabolic steroids
testosterone
increase muscle growth and aggression
better recovery
Beta Blockers
control heart rate
used for precision sports to keep calm
helps people with hypertension
erythropoietin (EPO)
.hormone that controls red blood cell production
.synthetic version increases capacity of red blood cells (O2)
.good for endurance
Blood Doping
removing blood to store it, before retransfusing it to increase red blood cell count
increase O2
endurance
Diuretics
increase amount of water expelled (urine)
flush out other illegal substances (masking agents)
helps people make weight
physiological reasons to take drugs (1)
improve physical performance
social reasons to take drugs (5)
.pressure by peers, coaches etc .belief everyone else does .belief they wont get caught .win at all cost mentality .state sponsored programmes
psychological reasons to take drugs (1)
improve performance by altering brain function e.g anabolic agents
consequences of drugs on performer
unfair advantage physical health problems mental health problems punishment e.g fines/bans bad public image
consequences of drugs on sport
bad image reduced participation challenges concept of fair play loss of sponsors false records/results
consequences of drugs on society
negative role models
reflection of society