Drugs in sport

Question 1

What are the physiological positives for taking drugs?

Answer 1

Increased strength, Calming, Quicker recovery.

Question 2

What are the psychological reasons for taking drugs?

Answer 2

Increased aggression, Calms anxiety, Increased confidence.

Question 3

What are the social reasons for taking drugs?

Answer 3

Poor role models, No deterrent, High pressure.

Question 4

How is the sport impacted when athlete use drugs?

Answer 4

Creates negative role models, Clouds success of athletes, Threatens the integrity of the sport.

Question 5

Name three arguments for taking drugs.

Answer 5

Testing drugs is expensive, Levels out the playing field, Drugs may be taken accidentally.

Question 6

Name three arguments against taking drugs.

Answer 6

Negative health risks, Creates negative role models, Poorer athletes cannot afford drugs.

Question 7

Name three strategies to eliminate drugs.

Answer 7

Promoting positive role models, Education about harm, Harsh punishments.

Question 8

What are the positive impacts of taking drugs for the performer.

Answer 8

Increased performance.

Question 9

What are the negative impacts of taking drugs on the performer?

Answer 9

Damages health, Social backlash, Loss of sponsorships, bad emotional well-being.