Ethics in Sport Performance Flashcards
Identify and describe an illegal method a power athlete might use to enhance performance
Anabolic steroids - artificially produced male hormones which help to repair body after periods of stress
Anabolic steroids - help athlete build muscle for explosive events
Some athletes’ fear of ‘not making it’ makes taking drugs more appealing
Rewards and recognition are worth the risk
Drugs easily accessible
Explain disadvantages of using the steroid illegal method for a power athlete
Increased aggression, mood swings “roid rage”, depression, mania
Risk of cardiovascular disease, heart failure, valve malfunctioning
Male athletes regularly suffer testicular atrophy, reduced sperm count, infertility, baldness & breast
development
Female athletes can suffer from growth of facial hair, unpredictable menstruation & deepening of voice
Describe two ethical considerations surrounding the use of technology in sport
Use of modern technologies in sport may mean competition at highest level only available to those athletes/countries who can afford/supply it
Technology versus athlete has been widely discussed & many feel may reduce effect of ability & talent
Explain the physiological benefits a sprinter would expect to experience by using performance-enhancing drugs
Enabling athlete to train more frequently & help muscle tissue to repair quickly
Sprint athletes use steroids to increase muscle strength, power & bulk
Anabolic steroids = artificially produced male hormones helping repair body after periods of stress
Describe two consequences for an elite athlete found guilty of taking an illegal performance-enhancing drug
Disqualification of results at an event, including forfeiture of medals/prize money (this can be retrospective so medals/titles won previously can be taken away)
Ban from all sport (competing, training or coaching) for up to 4 years or even life in repeat or most serious cases
Financial penalties (loss of sponsorship, wages).
Media attention that can result in permanent damage to reputations
May affect athlete’s emotional & psychological well-being (guilt, depression)
