Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Physical Education > Drugs > Flashcards

Drugs Flashcards

1
Q

Give an sporting example for the drug Beta Blockers

A

Archery or Shooting

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What are the risks of taking Beta Blockers?

A 
Can slow heart rate so much to a dangerous level
Could have a heart attack
Tiredness
Depression
Nausea
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Why would someone take Anabolic Steriods?

A

To increase their recovery time
To allow them to work harder for longer
Gives them a testrone release

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What are the advantages of Beta Blockers?

A

Slows heart rate
Keep steady
Steadies nerves
Steadies stress

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Give a sporting example who would take Anabolic Steroids

A

Weight Lifter or Rugby Player

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What are the risks of taking Anabolic Steriods?

A 
Make you aggressive
Mood swings
Heart attack
Strokes
Increase in blood pressure
Risk of injury
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What do Stimulants do?

A

Overcome tiredness
Removal of lactic acid
Makes you more alert
Inrease of aggression

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What are the disadvantages of Stimulants?

A 
Increase heart rate
Irregular heart rate causing heart problems
Irritablility 
Agression
Insomnia
Anxiety
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What type of sports person would take Stimulants?

A

Any sport

Mainly, Ice Hockey or Rugby

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What do Diuretics do?

A

Helps loose weight by loss of fluid

Hides other perfamance substances

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Who would take Diuretics?

A

Boxer or Jockey

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What are the risks of Diuretics?

A 
Dehydration
Headaches
Nausea
Dizzyness
Kidney damage
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Give the advantages of Narcotic Analgesics

A

Pain killers
Increase pain threshhold
Numb CNS (central nervers system)
Masks injury

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Give the disavantages of Narcotic Analgesics

A

Could injure yourself more
Loss of balance
Loss of concentraction
Loss of co-ordination

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Give a sporting example who would take Narcotic Anagesics

A

Any sport

Footballer, Swimmer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What are Peptide Hormones?

A

They consist of EPO (Erthropoietin) and HGH (human growth hormone). Both these drugs are produced naturally.

17
Q

Give the advantages of EPO (Erythropoietin)

A

Increase in red blood cells therefore increase in oxygen delivery to working muscles
Blood doping
Treatment for angina

18
Q

What are the risks of EPO (Erthypoietin)?

A

Thickens blood therefore…
Blood clots therefore…
Heart attacks

19
Q

What type of sports person would take EPO (Erythpoietin)?

A

Sports which contains high cardiovasular fitness
Mainly…
Long Distance Running or Long Distance Road Cycling

20
Q

What is HGH (human growth hormone)?

A

It increases muscular development
Simular to Steriods
Increase in strength

21
Q

Give the disadvantages of HGH (human growth hormone)

A

Arthritis
Heart failure
Abnromal growth in feet and hands

22
Q

What are the effects of Alcohol?

A 
It has carming effects
Slows reaction times 
Impairs judgement
Extra urine is produced causing dehydration
Liver damage; cirrhosis
23
Q

What is ment by; social accepted drugs?

A

Drugs which can be perscribed by a doctor or brought over a counter

E.g. Paracetamol or aspirin

24
Q

Name 3 socially unacceptable drugs

A 
Herioin
Cocaine
LSD
Amphetamines
Barbiturates
Cannabis
Ecstasy
25
Q

Name 3 recreational drugs

A

Caffine- in coffee, tea and some fizzy drinks
Nicotine- from smoking
Ethanol- commonly known as alcohol

26
Q

How does smoking effect your general health?

A

Coronary Heart Disease (CHD), not cancer, is the commonest cause of death related to smoking.
Smoking can cause high blood pressure.
Medical operations carry a higher risk for smokers.

27
Q

How does smoking affect physical activity?

A

Smoking damages cardiovasucal system in particular
—-the heart
—-the oxygen carrying capacity of blood
—-the blood vessels
This has a negative impact on fitness, esspecially aerobic fitness, and often results in poorer performance.

28
Q

What are the effects of Nicotine?

A

It is a stimulant so raises alertness

It is an addictive drug- therefore the more people smoke the harder they find to give up

29
Q

What is the year that the governing bodies made it illegal to use drugs in sport?

A

1970’s

30
Q

Where was the first drug testing in sport?

A

At the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich

However steroids weren’t benned until 1975

31
Q

In February 1999, what are the 2 things the IOC campainged for?

A
  1. A single international doping agency

2. A blanket two-year ban for competitors found guilty of taking drugs

Physical Education (2 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions