Drugs 💊💊💊

Question 1

Drugs banned during competition (4)

Answer 1

Stimulants
Narcotics
Cannabinoids
Glucocorticoids

Question 2

5 substances which are banned during and outside competitive scene

Answer 2

Anabolic agents
Hormones and related substances
Beta- 2 agonists
Anti- oestrogenic agents
Diuretics

Question 3

Drugs banned in specific sports

Answer 3

Alcohol

Beta blockers

Question 4

What do beta blockers do

Answer 4

Steady nerves and stop trembling

Lower BP
Slow HR
Tiredness

Question 5

What are any substances which increase performance

Answer 5

Ergogenic aids

Question 6

What is erythopoietin (EPO)

Answer 6

A naturally occurring hormone produced by the kidneys that stimulates red cell production

Question 7

What is blood doping

Answer 7

The removal and reinfusion of a persons blood to improve the aerobic capacity by increasing the number of red blood cells

Question 8

What are diurectics

Answer 8

Drugs used to reduce a performers weight in sports eg. Gymnastics

Question 9

Side effects of diuretics

Answer 9

Dehydration
Dizziness
Faintness

Question 10

Side effects narcotic analgesics

Answer 10

Highly addictive
Respiratory problems
Nausea

Question 11

Reasons for use of stimulants

Answer 11

Reduce tiredness
Increase alertness
Increase endurance

Question 12

Side effects blood doping

Answer 12

Hepatitis or AIDS
Allergic reactions
Blood clots

Question 13

What is the World Anti- Doping Agency (WADA)

Answer 13

Partnership of governments and sport in the attempt to standardise anti - doping problems

Question 14

Why do performers take anabolic steroids (8)

Answer 14

Train harder
Build muscle for explosive events
Fear of not making it
Rewards are worth risk
To be entertaining 
Pressure from coaches, media, self
Drugs easily accessible
Increased aggression

Question 15

Harmful side effects of taking drugs (6)

Answer 15

Health risks and death
Consequences if caught : ban/ shame
Not fair play/ immoral
Negative role model for children
Loss of earnings and sponsorship
Encourages more athletes to take drugs

Question 16

8 strategies to prevent doping

Answer 16

1. Random and out of season testing
2. Better coordination between organisations
3. Education programmes for coaches and athletes
4. Stricter punishments + life bans
5. Unified governing body policies
6. More money into testing programme
7. Better technology for testing
8. Use of positive and negative role models

Question 17

Argument for the use of drugs in sport (8)

Answer 17

Technologically advanced countries have advantage in terms of coaching, scientifically based equipment, etc

If properly monitored, it is not a health risk; many drugs are naturally occurring

Drugs may be used for medical care

People should be free to choose

Athletes don’t ask to be role models

Money on testing could be invested elsewhere

Many of banned substances on WADA list aren’t illegal

In many cases, testing has proved unsound; jeopardising athlete’s careers