Ethical Issues Flashcards
What is etiquette
It’s an unwritten rule within the sport, shaking hands
What is sportsmanship
conforming to the rules, spirit and etiquette of sport
What is gamesmanship
attempting to gain an advantage by stretching the rules to the limit Eg: time wasting
What is contract to compete
unwritten agreement to follow and abide by the written and unwritten rules
What is a Drug
A chemical substance which when taken in by the body can alter the biochemical system
What is Stimulants
Drugs that have an effect on the CNS they increase your mental and/or physical awareness
What is Adrenaline
a natural hormone released to speed the heart rate up
What are the side effects of stimulants
high blood pressure and headaches strokes and irregular heartbeats anxiety and tremors insensitivity to serious injuries addiction
What are Narcotic analgesics and what do they do?
Morphine, heroin and codeine
- respiratory depression
- constipation
- exhaustion/ over training
What are anabolic agents and what do they do?
Also known as steroids -increasing muscle strength - enabling them to train for longer -Sexual and physique problems liver damage and heart disease
What are Peptide hormones and what do they do?
human growth hormone
EPO - boots red blood cell production, similar effects to blood doping
What are Diuretics and what do they do?
- Gets ride of body fluid
- Reduces weight lose quickly
- dilutes urine
What is an example of a Prohibited method (Drugs) and what do they do? and what are the consequences
Blood doping is a prohibited method Could cause: -HIV -kidney damage if wrong blood used Take it because: -chance of increased fame -increased chances of success
What are beta blockers and what do they do
Used to steady nerves side effects: -weakness -nausea taken to: -reduce heart rate and muscle tension -reduce effects of adrenaline
positive influences of spectator behaviour
creates an atmosphere
con provide home field advantage
