Doping in Sport Interactive

Question 1

Is alcohol a prohibited substance?

Answer 1

no

Question 2

What does ergolytic mean?

Answer 2

can impair performance

Question 3

Alcohol is derived from the fermentation of ___, but metabolizes like what?

Answer 3

fermentation of CHO but metabolizes like fat

Question 4

How is alcohol an energy source?

Answer 4

7kcal/g
not utilized significantly during exercise

Question 5

Why might alcohol impair performance?

Answer 5

dose/type of exercise; may be ergolytic due to impairing glucose metabolism, and dehydration

also a psychological effect: not for perceptual-motor activities or psychomotor skills, reducing anxiety

Question 6

What type of drug is alcohol? What does it do to the brain?

Answer 6

depressant drug, slows down activity in the CNS and brain, decreasing reaction time, coordination, concentration, etc.

Question 7

What is the effect of alcohol of sport performance?

Answer 7

decreased reaction time
decreased balance
decreased hand-eye coordination

Question 8

Are there any benefits or detriments to consuming alcohol after training sessions?

Answer 8

decreased recovery from training sessions and carry-over negative effects on subsequent training sessions

Question 9

What are the short-term effects of alcohol?

Answer 9

dehydration
decreased recovery post exercise
binge drinking can slow down recovery from soft tissue injuries, due to increased blood flow to the area… concern especially when consumed post-competition or training in which an injury occurred

Question 10

What are the long-term effects of alcohol?

Answer 10

increased caloric intake from EMPTY sources (can impact body comp.)
increased alcohol intake leads to increased body fat storage
poor food choices and desire to train
negative effect on sleep patterns

Question 11

What can athletes use to minimize the risk of being caught with doping with medications?

Answer 11

Checking medications with GlobalDro

Question 12

What is a DIN?

Answer 12

drug identification number

Question 13

What if the athlete has a prohibited substance for a medically justified reason?

Answer 13

have to apply for a Therapeutic Use exemption

Question 14

Do USPORT & Canada Games athletes who are not affiliated with any other NSO have to submit TUE’s prior to testing?

Answer 14

No, a new retroactive submission process is in effect

Question 15

What are some common reasons for inadvertent doping offences?

Answer 15

over-the-counter cold remedies, decongestants, and cough preparations

medications provided by well-being friends and family

prescriptions provided by doctors who are unaware of sport testing policies

nutritional supplements and herbal products

Question 16

What is the CCES position on supplement use?

Answer 16

does not promote the use of supplements

it recognizes that some athletes choose to use them, and acknowledges there is a need to assist athletes in making informed decisions to reduce the risk of inadvertent doping associated with supplement use

Question 17

What is strict liability?

Answer 17

Doesn’t matter how it happened, if that substance is found in their body it is their responsibility.

Question 18

Tips for athletes when it comes to doping testing?

Answer 18

do your homework
seek an expert
therapeutic use exemption if needed
for upcoming competition, see what foods and beverages are available