Methods of Enhancing Performance

Question 1

Physiological Aids

Answer 1

• Aim to enhance the physiological processes that occur naturally in the body

Question 2

Nutritional Aids

Answer 2

• Includes substances like creatine, caffeine and sports drinks.

Question 3

Mechanical Aids

Answer 3

• Designed to improve energy and biomechanical efficiency

Question 4

Pharmacological and Hormonal Aids

Answer 4

• Covers a range of substances that are generally illegal

- Steroids and human growth hormone

Question 5

Psychological Aids

Answer 5

• Activities and skills which aim to improve mental strength

Question 6

Proteins

Answer 6

• Achieves muscle gain and weight loss
• Used for muscle repair
• Amino acids help build other proteins

Question 7

Peptides

Answer 7

• A chain of amino acids that are too small to be considered a protein
• Act in a similar way to anabolic steroids.
• Can be synthesised to do certain things

Question 8

HGH Precursors

Answer 8

• Stimulates human growth hormone

- Allows huge growth

Question 9

Creatine

Answer 9

• Natural compound formed in protein metabolism

- Source of phosphate to create ATP

Question 10

Anabolic Steroids

Answer 10

• Derivatives of testosterone
• Development of power, strength, speed and aggression.
• Exogenous = synthetic
• Endogenous = natural

Question 11

Stimulants

Answer 11

• Amphetamines
• Cocaine
• Caffeine

Question 12

Caffeine

Answer 12

• Improves metabolism of fatty acids
• Improved muscle contractibility
• Improved concentration
• Side effects of increased HR etc.