drugs in sport Flashcards
anabolic steroids
increase speed and power and agression
beta blockers
improve accuracy
steady nerves
reduce HR
EPO
increase red blood cell production
means increased endurance/can work longer and recover quicker
reasons performers take drugs
win at all costs mentality
fame and fortune
pressure to win
belief they can get away with it/ineffective testing
win at all costs mentality A02 and A03
A01-win at all costs mentality
a02-athlete like Marion Jones will do anything to win .includes taking PEDs
A03-can damage athletes reputation
fame and fortune A02 and A03
A01-fame and fortune
A02-winning Olympic medals guarantees sponsorship deals and money
A03-future sponsorship deals are unlikely
pressure to win A02 and A03
A01-pressure to win
A02-from coaches, sponsors
beta blockers A02 and A03
A01-steady nerves
A02-for golfer and snooker players, this would allow them to maintain low levels of arousal and high levels of accuracy
A03-
anabolic steroids A02 and A03
A01-increase speed and power
A02-boxers may take steroids to increase their agression in a fight
A03-(negatives) mood swings and paranoi whihc can make coach/athlete relationships difficult
increased agression could be detrimental to boxer
e.g could be disqualified for headbutting another player
EPO A02 and A03
A01-increase red blood cell production
increase endurance/work long without fatigue
A02-can be used in cycling to increase aerobic strength
can last whole event and recover faster
A03-blood clotting and strokes
strategies to prevent drug taking
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