LO2 - Sporting behaviours and Drugs in Sport

Question 1

List 2 reasons for why athletes take PEDs?

2 marks

Answer 1

1. Pressure to succeed/win
2. Improved performance (stamina, strength, power etc)
3. Increased ability to train for longer/harder.
4. Mask pain from injuries.
5. Lose weight
6. Belief that it equal the playing field.

Question 2

List 2 reasons why performers shouldn’t take PEDS?

2 marks

Answer 2

1. Leads to illnesses/Health risks
2. Ruins performers reputation
3. Bad influence - creates negative role models.
4. Sponsors drop out for funding.
5. Contradicts the spirit of the sport
6. Unfair advantage
7. Damages the reputation of the sport and/or nation.

Question 3

Explain the Whereabout rule.

2 marks

Answer 3

It involves information that has to be provided to the authorities by the athletes including: Their location, accommodation being used, training schedule, competition schedule and a 60 minute time slot everyday when the athlete can be tested.

Question 4

How can we prevent/deter performers from PEDs?

2marks

Answer 4

1. Regular testing which includes blood, nail, hair and urine samples.
2. The use of the whereabouts rules to regularly test.
3. Education programmes that warn the performers about health risks.
4. Sanctions i.e. bans and fines

Question 5

Give 2 examples of spectator etiquette.

2 marks

Answer 5

1. being quiet during rallies in tennis.
2. remaining quiet during snooker.
3. respecting an oppositions national anthem
4. Being quiet during a conversion in rugby.
5. Being quiet at the start of a race.
6. Clapping the opposition teams goal/coming of the pitch/injured player.

Question 6

Give 1 example of Sportsmanship

1 marks

Answer 6

Examples:

1. Shaking hand of your opponent before/after game
2. Congratulating your opponent if they win/play a good shot
3. Calling a ball out/in if it is outside the line
4. Clapping a goal in netball/football etc.

Question 7

Give 1 example of Gamesmanship

1 marks

Answer 7

Examples:

1. Wasting time (when serving/getting the ball, injury, tying laces etc)
2. Feigning injury
3. Grunting when playing the ball to put the other player off
4. Deliberately aiming at the opponents body
5. Calling for the bathroom break at a crucial point in tennis.