masters athletes Flashcards
What are the 3 WADA conditions for prohibited substances
- potential to or does enhance performance
- represents health risk
- violates spirit of sport
T/F Masters athletes are typically older than 45, but age depends on the sport
T
Which masters age does not match
- swimming 25
- track 30
- running 35
- senior games 50
running is 40, weight lifting is 35
%% on 5+ drug classes? 10+? 15+?
65, 26, 8
Which is false of hormones and hormone replacement therapy
- estrogen is used to help symptoms of menopause
- testosterone is used to help adropause
- estrogen secretion peaks around 20s then drops
- testosterone secretion peaks around 20s then drops
- estrogen secretion peak not mentioned
Which is false of GH
- exercise stimulates GH
- response to GH is consistent across life
- GH stimulates the liver to make IGF-1
- GH peaks during puberty then drops rapidly
- response to GH changes over time
what does IGF-1 stimulate
bone growth, muscle growth, reduces body fat
What are the potential detriments of GH therapy
cardiac instability, hypertension and insulin resistance
which is false of anabolic steroids
- they are derivatives of testosterone
- they enhance strength gains 5-20%
- they enhance lean body mass 2-5 kg
- there is no clinical use for them
- there is clinical use, for asthma and rheumatological conditions
effects of steroids on men
teste atrophy, ED, decreased sperm, prostate issues, gynocomastia
effects of steroids on women
inhibited ovulation, irregular period, facial hair, breast atrophy
psychological effects of steroids
aggression, confusion, sleep problems, anxiety, hallucinations
which is false of narcotic analgesics
- there may be physical but not psychological dependence
- increased pain threshold may cause ignorance of injury
- they should only be used in extreme conditions
- they can cause respiratory and circulatory depression
- both types of dependence possible
which is false of NSAIDS
- they are available OTC
- they are used for mild pain only
- they can be used for DJD and OA
- they can cause gastric problems and worsen hypertension
- mild to moderate pain
which is false of hypertension meds
- they are common in the population
- PA recommendations are lower duration for people with hypertension
- BP should be controlled before vigorous sport
- isometric activities should be avoided
- PA recommendations are generally the same
which is false of diuretics
- may cause dehydration issues in endurance athletes
- they effectively lower BP
- misuse forces water weight loss
- can cause decreased BMD
- cannot cause decreased BMD
ACE
BP med with no effect on training, approved by WADA
Calcium channel blockers
effective BP med which should not affect PA
Beta blockers
med that decreases BP but is banned from high accuracy sports because of it’s anti-tremor effect. it also may cause post PA hypoglycemia
T/F Metabolic needs change with age and dietary supplementation may be desirable
- meds can contain prohibited substances intentionally or unintentionally
T, T
T/F Alcohol is a diuretic
- alcohol is a depressive drug, therefor decreased BP and HR
- alcohol can limit glycogen replenishment
T. F, T
What is the most frequently used drug in the world
caffeine
which is true of caffeine
- has always been approved by WADA
- causes CNS stimulation
- decreases concentration
- can have negative impacts on performance
- only approved in 2007
- increases concentration
- no negative performance effect
which is false of creatine
- taken to bulk up
- increases strength, mass and power
- may cause fatigue
- is approved by WADA
- decreases fatigue
