Ethical and socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport (drugs, hooliganism/spectator behaviour) Flashcards
Disadvantages of taking performance enhancing drugs (PEDs)
>if caught, stripped off medals/ prizes >if caught, lose sponsorship contract >lead to ban >seriuos side effects and health risks >reputation and credibility of sport is damaged >cheating and unethical
Why take drugs to enhance performance?
>increased chance of success >create a level playing field >recover quickly from injury >wealth >fame from winning >improve physical characteristics > pressure from others to compete immoraly
What athletes benefit from PEPTIDE HORMONES?
epo
> endurance events
>marathons
What are performance enhancing drugs?
PED
substances or methods used by athletes to improve their performances often with harmful side effects which are all banned
Effects of ANABOLIC STEROIDS
build muscle/ bone mass increasing strength and allows harder training
Atheletes who will benefit from ANABOLIC STERIODS
> weight lifter
>100m sprinter
Effects of BETA BLOCKERS
lowers your heart rate and reduces anxiety levels
Athletes who would benefit from BETA BLOCKERS
> archery
>snooker
Effect of DIURETICS
increases the amount of urine produced which helps weight loss
What athletes would benefit from DIURECTICS
> jockey
>boxer
Effect of NARCOTIC ANALGESICS
help reduce pain, especially during excersise
What athletes benefit from NARCOTIC ANALGESICS
> swimmer
boxer
rugby
Effect of STIMULANTS
increase alertness and overcome tiredness
What athletes benefit from STIMULANTS
> tennis players
>footballer
Effect of PEPTIDE HORMONES epo
increases the number of red blood cells which provides more oxygen and increases muscle mass