Ethics and Deviance in sport Flashcards
What is BLOOD DOPING ?
illegal practice where athlete removes 2 pints of blood and it’s then injected back into them prior to event to boost their red blood cell count
Who is blood doping most commonly used by ?
endurance athletes and cyclists
What are ANABOLIC STEROIDS ?
- increased strength and aggression
- longer training
What are BETA BLOCKERS ?
control HR and keeps athlete calm
What are STIMULANTS ?
increase alertness
What are LEGAL SUPPLEMENTS ?
- accepted by sport admin
- increase sport performance
- long term effects unknown
Give example of legal supplements
vitimins, minerals, energy drinks
What are the ADVANTAGES of taking legal supplements such as energy drinks?
- electrolytes that promote hydration
- contain carbs = extra energy
- contain protein = promote recovery
- increased health, strength, training etc
What are the DISADVANTAGES of taking legal supplements ?
- contain traces of banned substances
- may not contain what the label says
- long term effect unknown
- high sugar content
What are the REASONS athletes use PEDs ?
- PRESSURE from coaches
- POLITICAL pressure
- monetary rewards
- ‘everyone else is taking them’
What are the CONSEQUENCES of taking PEDs ?
- concept of fair play damaged
- success of others is questioned
- health issues
- sponsorship struggles
What are the STRATEGIES of stopping the use of PEDs ?
- WADA = regular TESTING
- during competition
- winning team
- top 3 performers
- random selection
- EDUCATION of coaches
- PUNISHMENTS
What is VIOLENCE ?
INTENSE PHYSICAL FORCE that is directed towards harming another individual
What are the CAUSES of VIOLENCE by spectators?
- perceived unfairness
- media hype
- rivalry
- alcohol/drugs
- retaliation
- diminished responsibility
What are the IMPLICATIONS of VIOLENCE in sport ?
- sport influences society’s norms
e. g. 2010 World Cup = increases domestic violence
