Exercise and Health

Question 1

What are the risks of too little exercise?

Answer 1

1. Increased risk of obesity
2. Increased risk of developing CHD
3. Increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes

Question 2

What are the risks of too much exercise?

Answer 2

1. Increases wear and tear of joints

2. Increases risk of weakened immune system (respiratory tract infections)

Question 3

What are the benefits of keyhole surgery?

Answer 3

1. Smaller incision
2. Less scarring
3. Less pain
4. Less damage done to the body
5. Quicker recovery time

Question 4

What types of performance-enhancing drugs are there?

Answer 4

1. Anabolic steroids
2. Stimulants
3. Narcotic analgesics

Question 5

What are anabolic steroids?

Answer 5

Drugs that increase strength, speed and stamina by increasing muscle size. They allow athletes to train for longer periods of time but increase aggression

Question 6

What are stimulants?

Answer 6

Drugs that speed up an athlete’s reactions and reduce fatigue. However, it increases aggression

Question 7

What are narcotic analgesics?

Answer 7

Drugs that reduce pain, which prevents injuries affecting an athlete’s performance

Question 8

What are the ethical arguments against the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sport?

Answer 8

1. They are illegal
2. It makes competitions unfair
3. There are serious health risks (high BP, heart & liver problems)
4. Athletes may not be aware of the health risks

Question 9

What are the ethical arguments that support the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sport?

Answer 9

1. It’s the athlete’s own decision to use them or not
2. The competition is already unfair because some athletes (especially those with more money/sponsors) have better training facilities, coaches and equipment than others