GCSE Sports Flashcards
What are the Olympic values
Respect, excellence, friendship
What are the Paralympic values
Determination, inspiration, courage, equality
What is the Olympic rings represent
The closeness/unity of the five continents
What is sportsmanship
Fair play playing within the spirit of the rules
What is etiquette
The unwritten rules of the sport players should abide by
What is Gamesmanship 
Testing with the spirit of the rules, bending the rules
What do steroids do
Enhances growth and repair usually to build muscle
What do you stimulants/Amphetamine do
Increased heart rate, blood pressure and alertness
What do you growth hormones do
They are a synthetic version of testosterone used for muscle growth
What is the use of diuretics
Increases the amount of water expelled from the body which helps weight loss
What is the use of EPO
Stimulate red blood cells production, making respiration more efficient so athletes have a higher stamina
What are the use of beta blockers
Block adrenaline, reducing heart rate and blood pressure, allowing for more concentration
What are the use of Narcotic analgesics
Relieve pain, allowing a player to continue training with an injury
What is the use of blood doping
Injecting red blood cells into the blood
What is WADA ‘s
World Anti doping agency
