Ethics and Deviance from sport Flashcards
Name four legal supplements.
Vitamins and minerals
Creatine
Protein powders
Sports drinks
Name four illegal drugs and doping.
Anabolic steroids
Blood doping
EPO
HGH
Name four advantages of legal supplements.
Build muscle
Weight control
Aid recovery
Improve stamina
Name four disadvantages of legal supplements.
Health effects like creatine unknown
High sugar content
Can be contaminated during production
Not fair as not all athletes can afford them
Why do athletes use illegal drugs?
(Physiological reasons)
To build muscle
Increase red blood cells
To mask injury
Why do athletes use illegal drugs?
(Psychological reasons)
To steady nerves and help you relax
To increase motivation and aggression by taking stimulants
Why do athletes use illegal drugs?
(Social reasons)
Pressure from coaches or sponsors
Win at all cost approach
Some believe they wont get caught
What are ethics?
Rules that dictate an individual’s conduct
What is deviance?
outside norms of sport,unethical
What is negative deviance?
Unlawful,intention to cheat
What is positive deviance?
Outside of norms but no intention to cheat
What is the contract to compete?
Where athletes sign a contract to agree to try there best regardless.
What are consequences for doping to athletes?
Ban
Physiological damage
Psychological damage
Fame/fortune
What are the consequences for doping on society?
shows up soxiety as win at all costs/corruption
Create negative role models
Undermines valueof sport to society as part of a healthy lifestyle
What are the consequences for doping on the sport?
Loss of sponsorship
Particpant drop out
Negatvie social media coverage
Pressure to identify and deal with cheats
