Drugs in Sport Flashcards
A drug is illegal if it is:
- Performance enhancing
- Health Risk
- Violates the Spirit of the Sport
Who makes the decisions on anti drug enforcement?
WADA: World Anti Doping Agency
What are the 5 classes of prohibited substances both in and out of competition?
S1: Anabolics S2: Peptide hormones, growth factors S3: Beta-2 Antagonists S4: Hormone antagonists/modulators S5: Diuretics and masking agents
Why are beta-2 agonists banned in and out of competition?
They relax the muscles around your airways allowing you to improve oxygen intake and so increase ability to train
Why are diuretics and masking agents banned in and out of competition?
They affect the ability of tests to detect other banned substances
What are the 4 substances banned only in competition?
S6: Stimulants
S7: Narcotics
S8: Cannabinoids
S9: Glucocorticoids
What are the 3 prohibited methods in and out of competition?
M1: Blood Doping or any other manipulation of blood/blood components
M2: Chemical and Physical Manipulation
M3: Gene Doping
What sports is alcohol banned in?
Archery, Motor Sports, Karate and Shooting
What sports are beta blockers banned in and why?
Archery, Billiards, Bridge, Chess, Shooting, Gymnastics, Sailing, Skiing, Wrestling. Because they can artifically improve calm/concentration
What are some drugs that classify for Theraputic Use Exemptions?
- Glucocorticoids
- Beta 2 Agonists
- NSAIDS
What must be true in order for Theraputic Use Exemption to apply to the use of the substance?
- Application 21 days before event
- Proving impairment of health if substance withhelf
- No additional enhancement of performance
- No reasonable therapeutic alternative
What are the responsibilities of a sport science with regard to prevention of doping?
- Know and comply with policy
- Influence positively
- Cooperate with testing
- Sharing information
