deviancy in sport Flashcards
what is a drug
It is a substance that is taken in order to affect a person physically or mentally
what is a ped
it is a substance that can be used to aid or impove performance
give two examples of a ped
Anabolic steroids
diuretics
what are anaolic steroids and diuretics used for
Anabolic steroids- give the same affects as testosterone so increase muscle mass, help repair muscles faster, increase strength and an athlete can train longer and harder
Diuretics- are used to lose water from the body. This would make people lose weight, mask other substances and lose bodily fluid
what are disadvantages of diuretics
Can cause kidney problems
Dehydration
Headaches and dizziness
what are disadvanatges of anabolic steroids
can be higher levels of aggression
Blood pressure may increase
Heart problems may occur
Can lead to death
what are some peptide hormones
Growth hormone
Stimulants
what are advantages of the peptide hormone the human growth hormone
Increase in muscle development
similar to steroids but with ewer side effects
Hard to detect as they cannot be detected in urine onlyy in blood
what are disadvantages of the peptide hormone the human growth hormone
Heart disease
Diabetes
Arthritis’s
Abnormal growth
what are advantages of the peptide hormone stimulants
More alert
Faster responding time
Overcomes tiredness
Stimulates CNS
Offsets the affect of lactic acid build up
what are disadvantages of the peptide hormone stimulants
More irritable
Addiction
Increase blood pressure
Insomnia
Higher hr
why may someone take PED
For money
Fame
Increase chances of winning
Pressure
whTA ARE THE REASONS GAAINST ped’S
Cheating
Health risks
Loss of values
Reputable damage
Loss of sponsors
Banned if found out
What are the consequences of PED
withdrawal of funding
Disqualification
Reputation damage
Loss of prizes
Banned
what is a therapeutic use exemption
oCCURS WHEN AN ATHELTE IS GRANTED PERMISSION TO USE A BANNED OR PROHIBITED SUBSTANCE FOR MEDICAL REASONS
WHAT IS A DIETARY SUPPLEMENT
It is a product that is taken by mouth and contains one or more ingredients that are intended to supplement the diet
name two dietary supplements
Caffeine and protein
what are sodium bicarb and protein taken for
protein- aids recovery and tissue growth improves
sodium bicarb- acts as buffer allowing athlete to work harder and longer. Reduces lactic acid buid up
what are the disadvanatges of the suppliment soidum bicarb
Diahorea and stomach cramps
what are the disadvnatages of protein as a suppliment
probelms in liver an kidney
what is WADA
WORLD ANTI DOPING AGENCY
devise list of banned substances, fund reserch and allocate responsibility to national doping agency like sport ireland
