Drugs In Sport Flashcards
Give two examples why some athletes use performance enhancing drugs
To gain an advantage/to win/ improve performance
They perceive everyone else is doing it (and will not win without taking drugs)
Peer pressure
Pressure from coaches
Financial rewards of winning
Pressure from the media/ spectators
Because of heath conditions/issues/recover from injury
Suggest three different ways of testing for use of banned performance enhancing drugs in athletics
Urine sample
Blood sample
Hair sample
Nail sample
Identify 4 values that can be developed through participation
Team spirit Fair play Citizenship Tolerance/respect Inclusion Excellence
Give one example of sportsmanship and two examples of gamesmanship in a tennis match
Sportsmanship
Shaking hand of your opponent before/after game
Congratulating your oppo if they win/play a good shot
Calling a ball out/in if it is outside the line
Gamesmanship
Wasting time (when serving)
Feigning injury
Extending time allowed between games/sets/matches
Grunting when playing the ball to put the other player off
Deliberately aiming at the opponents body
Calling for the bathroom break at a crucial point
Give three reasons why sports performers should demonstrate good sporting behaviour
To enable a fair game/fair competition/fair play/play within the rules
To make the sport better to watch/give the sport good name/Improve reputation of the sport or performer
To avoid disputes/conflict/aggression between participants
To promote positive values/respect for teammates/opposition competitors
To prevent injury/ensure safety of participants
To be a (positive) Role model for others
To encourage participation
To represent the sport/your team/your country
To win or retain funding/sponsorship/endorsement
To avoid crowd unrest/violence
Explain the ‘whereabouts’ rule in relation to drug testing
Random testing/drug testers can then visit unannounced for testing to take place
Performers must inform the authorities of their location to allow drug testing to take place
Is for out of competition testing
Must notify of a one hour period in every 24 hours so that they can be tested
Notification is via national organisation/NGB for the sport who inform WADA
Must notify of any change to the normal location/routine E.G athletes undertaking warm weather training/altitude training must inform authorities that they will be overseas
Name four current sports initiatives
FA respect campaign FA kick racism out of football campaign FA rainbow laces campaign Amateur swimming association swim fit campaign Sport relief Football for hope Football for peace Chance to shine cricket Creating chances Street chance cricket pool 4 schools Sportivate Get equipped Active colleges This girl can
Identify three values promoted through sport and explain how they are useful outside of sport
Team spirit
Learning how to work together/work as a part of the team/sense of belonging/supporting others
Fair play
Learning the importance of following rules/being fair to others
Tolerance and respect
Developing an understanding of different countries and cultures/respecting others beliefs
Excellence
Striving to be your best/completing tasks to a high standard
Inclusion
Ensure that all feel included/social groups are included
Citizenship to learn how to become a good citizen/active member of the community
Give three testing methods to detect the use of performance enhancing drugs in sport
Nail sample
Hair sample
Blood sample
Urine sample
Describe three ways that being caught taking PED’s might affect an athlete’s sporting career
Fun from participating in sport/2 year ban/suspension from sport
Lifetime ban
Damage to reputation/image/will always be seen as a cheat
Loss of/Reduction in sponsorship/loss of earnings/fines
Loss of previous medals/records
Maybe sacked by a team/not selected in future
Possible legal action
Give an example of an illegal drugs that might improve performance in sport
Steroid Amphetamine/stimulants Growth hormone Diuretic EPO – Erythropoietin Beta blockers No quartic analgesics
Give two examples of an athlete who is taking PED’s
Justin Gatlin – steroids
Lance Armstrong – blood doping
Tyson Gay – steroids
Ricky Hatton – steroids and cocaine
