LT Flashcards
What are Beta Blockers used for?
To control heart rhythm and lower blood pressure.
What physiological changes do Beta Blockers induce?
Have a calming and relaxing effect on the body, reduce heart rate, inhibit adrenaline release.
How do Beta Blockers enhance performance?
Beneficial for fine motor skills requiring precision and accuracy.
Which athletes would use Beta Blockers and why?
Athletes requiring precision, e.g. snooker players, to reduce anxiety and shaky hands.
What are the health risks associated with Beta Blockers?
Depression/anxiety, insomnia, dangerously low heart rate.
What are Stimulants used for?
To raise physiological arousal in the body.
What physiological changes do Stimulants cause?
Affect the nervous system, reduce pain & fatigue, raise adrenaline levels, increase alertness.
How do Stimulants enhance performance?
Mask pain, allow focus, and improve decision-making.
Which athletes would use Stimulants and why?
800m runners for endurance, basketball players for alertness, swimmers to reduce lactic acid impact.
What is the key definition of Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDs)?
Substances that change the chemical balance of the body, affecting performance and providing an unfair advantage.
What are the health risks associated with Anabolic Steroids?
High blood pressure, increased risk of heart attack and stroke, hormonal changes, aggression, liver damage.
What are Anabolic Steroids used for?
To build muscle mass and speed up recovery from training.
What physiological changes do Anabolic Steroids promote?
Speed up muscle fiber repair, promote hypertrophy, increase power and strength.
How do Anabolic Steroids enhance performance?
Faster recovery times, allow harder and more frequent training, quicker muscle mass gain.
Which athletes would use Anabolic Steroids and why?
Athletes needing explosive strength and recovery, e.g. weightlifters.
What are the health risks associated with Stimulants?
Irritability/anxiety, irregular heartbeat, increased risk of heart attack, addiction, worsening injury.
What are two reasons why an athlete might use Beta Blockers?
Pressure from a coach to improve performance, deeming the ban insufficient deterrent.
What are the consequences of using PEDs in sports?
Reputational damage, loss of sponsorship, fewer spectators and participants.
What are the negative impacts of PEDs on sports?
Expensive anti-doping, loss of credibility, financial penalties.
Fill in the blank: Beta Blockers have a _______ effect on the body.
[calming and relaxing]
True or False: Stimulants increase fatigue.
False
Which PED is associated with promoting muscle growth?
Anabolic Steroids
What is a key benefit of using Beta Blockers for athletes?
Reduced symptoms of anxiety.
What are two reasons athletes should not take PEDs?
Health risks, negative public image.
