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masters athletes Flashcards

1
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What are the 3 WADA conditions for prohibited substances

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  1. potential to or does enhance performance
  2. represents health risk
  3. violates spirit of sport
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T/F Masters athletes are typically older than 45, but age depends on the sport

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T

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3
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Which masters age does not match
- swimming 25
- track 30
- running 35
- senior games 50

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running is 40, weight lifting is 35

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4
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%% on 5+ drug classes? 10+? 15+?

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65, 26, 8

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5
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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

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  • estrogen secretion peak not mentioned
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6
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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

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  • response to GH changes over time
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7
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what does IGF-1 stimulate

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bone growth, muscle growth, reduces body fat

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8
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What are the potential detriments of GH therapy

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cardiac instability, hypertension and insulin resistance

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9
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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

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  • there is clinical use, for asthma and rheumatological conditions
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10
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effects of steroids on men

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teste atrophy, ED, decreased sperm, prostate issues, gynocomastia

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effects of steroids on women

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inhibited ovulation, irregular period, facial hair, breast atrophy

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psychological effects of steroids

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aggression, confusion, sleep problems, anxiety, hallucinations

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13
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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

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  • both types of dependence possible
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14
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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

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  • mild to moderate pain
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15
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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

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  • PA recommendations are generally the same
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16
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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

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  • cannot cause decreased BMD
17
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ACE

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BP med with no effect on training, approved by WADA

18
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Calcium channel blockers

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effective BP med which should not affect PA

19
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Beta blockers

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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

20
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T/F Metabolic needs change with age and dietary supplementation may be desirable
- meds can contain prohibited substances intentionally or unintentionally

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T, T

21
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T/F Alcohol is a diuretic
- alcohol is a depressive drug, therefor decreased BP and HR
- alcohol can limit glycogen replenishment

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T. F, T

22
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What is the most frequently used drug in the world

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caffeine

23
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which is true of caffeine
- has always been approved by WADA
- causes CNS stimulation
- decreases concentration
- can have negative impacts on performance

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  • only approved in 2007
  • increases concentration
  • no negative performance effect
24
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which is false of creatine
- taken to bulk up
- increases strength, mass and power
- may cause fatigue
- is approved by WADA

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  • decreases fatigue
25
Q

glucosamine

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minimizes joint degeneration and helps retain hyaline cartilage (reduces joint pain)

26
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T/F older adults do not respond to creatine to the same extent

A

T

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