Doping in sport

Question 1

What are the main arguments against doping in sport

Answer 1

Fairness for competitors

harm cause to self and to other athletes - creates environment where people feel they need to dope. harms spectators - unrealistic expectations of what’s naturally achievable.

integrity. dehumanising and unnatural to dope.

Question 2

Main ways that anti-doping is done

Answer 2

detection-deference. drug testing. this is expensive, can only be done to limited populations, has limited substances it can screen, and limited window where drugs would appear.

recent success have occurred through intelligence-led investigations relying on whistle-blowers

Question 3

which sports see highest use

Answer 3

rugby, bodybuilding, weightlifting, powerlifting, boxing, athletics, cycling

Question 4

which population groups use steroids the most

Answer 4

young men particularly sub-elite athletes, such as student athletes.

Question 5

Reasons reported for doping

Answer 5

Perception of it being accepted, perfectionism, perception of talent, conformity to others doing it, ease of access, and influence of peers, coaches, organisations, online.

injury, time off, and transitional periods can also promote use.

Question 6

Links between supplement use and doping

Answer 6

accidental contamination or counterfeits can lead to inadvertent doping.

doping is also more prevalent in people who are supplement users (3.5x). correlation not causation

Question 7

reasons people do not partake in doping

Answer 7

health concerns, threat of drug testing, good self-esteem, low risk-taking tendencies, social pressure, personal morality, guilt, religion, self affirmation, etc…