Paper 2 Ethics Questions Flashcards
What are examples of gamesmanship?
Grunting in tennis
Diving in football
Sledging in cricket
What are examples of deviance?
Fighting in rugby
Match fixing in snooker
Ball tampering in cricket
Taking PEDs
Hoolaganism in football
What are examples of sportsmanship?
Walking in cricket
Shaking hands before football match
Helping an oponent up after an injury in netball
Accepting the referee decision in rugby
What are the benefits of sportsmanship?
Sport played fairly
Shows respect for officials and other participants
Reduces risk of injury
Ensure friendly/enjoyable play
Promotes the sport/encourages participation
What are the reasons for deviance?
Money
Culture within the sport
Pressure to win
Pressure from coach
Following deviant role models
What are the possible consequences of deviant behaviour?
Damage reputation of sport
Punishments and bans
Loss of respect from family and peers
Loss of credibility/causes suspicion for other athletes
Reputational damage
Loss of sponsors
Loss of earnings
Become a negative role model
Health issues (if they have taken PEDs)
What are the reasons for violence in sport?
Imitation
Nature of the sport
Frustration
Crowd behaviour
Retaliation
Drugs
Over arousal/importance of result
Which athletes take anabolic steroids?
Weight lifter- greater strength to deadlift a heavier weight
A sprinter with a more powerful start and explosive running
More powerful tackles in rugby
What are the risks of taking anabolic steroids to someones health?
High blood pressure
Increased risk of heart attack
Aggression
Liver damage
Which athletes would take beta blockers?
A steady hand which means making the shots in snooker more accurate
During archery the player will be less anxious and thus less likely to miss the target
The diver will be able to hold the handstand start position still to help execute an excellent dive
What are the risks of taking beta blockers to someones health?
Depression
Insomnia
Dangerously low heart rate
Which athletes would take stimulants?
Stimulants mask pain
They allow athletes to be focussed and alert if they’re to make quick and effective decisions
An 800m runner has to push harder during the latter part of the race to finish strongly.
A basketballer needs to be alert to make a quick interception and fast break.
A 200 meter swimmer would reduce the impact of lactic acid in the last few lengths.
What are the risks of taking stimulants to someones health?
Irritability/Anxiety
Irregular heartbeat
Increased risk of a heart attack
Addiction
Increased risk of worsening the injury
Why should athlets not take PEDs?
Health risks
Pain suppression can lead to greater injury
Addiction
Loss of sponsorship deals
Financial penalties
Negative public image
Lengthy bans
Damages image of the sport/sponsorship for the sport
What are the benefits to performance of an athlete taking stimulants?
Stimulants raise physiological arousal in the body and affect the nervous system. They:
Reduce pain & fatigue
Raises adrenaline levels which leads to an increased heart rate
Increase mental & physical alertness
Speed up reaction times
What are the benefits to performance of an athlete taking beta blockers?
Have a calming and relaxing effect on the body
Beta blockers are used to control heart rhythm and lower blood pressure. Reduce heart rate (inhibits adrenaline being released)
Beneficial when performing fine motor skills that require precision & accuracy.
Control the symptoms of anxiety e.g. less likely to have shaky hands
What are the benefits to performance of an athlete taking anabolic steroids?
Anabolic steroids are used to build muscle mass and speed up recovery from training. They:
Speeds up the rate of muscle fibre repair
Promotes hypertrophy (muscle growth)
Increased power and strength
Faster recovery times
Athletes can train harder & more frequently
Athletes gain muscle mass more quickly which leads to improvements in power & strength
