Ethics and deviance Flashcards
Define ethics?
Rules that dictate an individual’s conduct, forming a system of rules upon which groups and societies are judged
What is deviance in sport?
Unacceptable behaviour with a culture, behaviour differing from the perceived social or legal norm
What is blood doping?
Misuse of techniques and or substances to increase one’s RBC count
What does blood doping result in for performer?
- more RBC = higher haemoglobin volume
- more O2 transported to working muscles
- allows higher performance levels
What is the process of blood doping?
Approximately 2 pints of blood is removed, blood is then frozen and flawed before being re-injected prior to competition
What are anabolic steroids?
Artificial form of testosterone enabling athletes to train harder and longer leading to increased strength
What are some side effects of anabolic steroids?
- mood swings
- heart disease
- increased facial hair
- liver disease
- acne
What are beta blockers?
Block the affects of adrenaline helping control heart rate keeping the athlete calm
What are some side affects of beta blockers?
- dizziness
- nausea
- tiredness
- sickness
What are stimulants?
Increase alertness and competitiveness by reducing reaction time, speeding up reflexes and reducing feelings of fatigue
What are some side effects of stimulants?
- addictive
- high BP
- anxiety
- agression
- masked pain
- stress
