Drugs & Doping

Question 1

What are some banned substances in sport? (6)

Answer 1

• HGH
• Anabolic steroids
• EPO
• Blood doping
• Diuretics
• Beta blockers

Question 2

What are some legal substances in sport? (5)

Answer 2

• Creatine
• Caffeine
• Bicarbonate
• Carbohydrate replenishment
• Recovery formulas E.g. protein shakes

Question 3

What are some advantages of taking legal substances? (3)

Answer 3

• Protein -> Increase muscle growth, repair and muscle mass
• Creatine -> increased PC stores
• Water -> hydration

Question 4

What are some disadvantages of taking legal substances? (3)

Answer 4

• Takes away element of fair play
• Unknown long term adaptations E.g. Creatine
• Some may have illegal substances in them

Question 5

Give a physiological reason for illegal drug use in sport. Give an example

Answer 5

Improved performance by altering the body physically

E.g. anabolic steroids for increased strength

Question 6

Give some social reasons for illegal drug use in sport (5)

Answer 6

• Pressure to win from coaches, peers, politics, media and country (Russia)
• Belief that everyone else is doing it
• Belief that they will not get caught
• Win at all costs attitude
• State sponsored programmes

Question 7

Give a psychological reason for illegal drug use in sport. Give an example

Answer 7

Improved performance through altering brain function

E.g. Anabolic steroids for increased aggression etc…

Question 8

What are the consequences of drug use on the performer? (5)

Answer 8

• Improved performance -> increased, chance of winning so they have an unfair advantage
• Physiological health -> addiction, diseases, organ problems etc….
• Psychological health -> depression, aggression etc….
• Punishment -> may be banned, lose medals/trophies, fined
• Reputation -> ruined career + reputation

Question 9

What are the consequences of drug use on the sport? (5)

Answer 9

• Values -> challenges concept of fair play
• Sponsors -> loss os sponsors due to the bad image
• Lowered participation -> parents may not choose to let their children participate due to the ‘bad look’
• Lowered public support -> may not put their money and time into the sport due to the ‘bad look’
• False records -> individuals not always caught

Question 10

What are the consequences of drug use on society? (5)

Answer 10

• Negative role models
• Reflection of society -> shows society as ‘win at all costs’
• Implement ban - society may have to make rules to ban all athletes using drugs
• Legalise drugs - society may have to possible accept their athletes as drug takers and make it legal
• Drug testing - more effective processes required

Question 11

What are some strategies to stop illegal drug use in sport? (6)

Answer 11

1) Stricter punishments - life bans, loss of money / medals / trophies

2) Improved testing - stricter, random, mor regular testing

3) Education - for coaches and performers on the health dangers and legal issues

4) Legalisation - of drugs

5) Research and increased funding - on newer detection methods

6) Use of role models - to encourage drugs free sport, ‘name and shame’ cheats