PAPER 3 > ETHICS AND DEVIANCE Flashcards
BLOOD DOPING
> increase in an individuals red blood cell count
higher volume of haemoglobin (hb)
removal of 2 pints of blood
BLOOD DOPING ATHLETE EXAMPLES
> endurance athletes
> cyclists
ANABOLIC STEROIDS
> increased strength and aggression
longer training periods
able to work harder for longer
BETA BLOCKERS
> control heart rate
> keep athletes calm
STIMULANTS
> increased alertness
LEGAL SUPPLEMENTS
> accepted by sport admin > recognised by associations > increase / enhance sports performance > not to the extent of PED > long term effects on the athlete are unknown
LEGAL SUPPLEMENTS EXAMPLES
> vitamins
minerals
energy drinks
LEGAL SUPPLEMENTS ADVANTAGES
ENERGY DRINKS > electrolytes that promote hydration > contain carbohydrates = extra energy for athlete > contain protein = promotes recovery for athlete GENERAL > increased health > increased strength > increased training
LEGAL SUPPLEMENTS DISADVANTAGES
> contains traces of banned substances > may not contain what the label states > long term effects are unknown (creatine = digestion problems) > high sugar content > bordering illegal
REASONS ATHLETES USE PERFORMANCE ENHANCING DRUGS
> pressure from coaches
coach feels pressure that their athletes must succeed
political pressures
monetary rewards
‘everyone else is taking them or using them’
CONSEQUENCES OF TAKING PERFORMANCE ENHANCING DRUGS
> concept of fair play is damaged > success of others is questioned > health issues > sponsorship struggles > wider society has become corrupt
STRATEGIES TO STOP THE USE OF PERFORMANCE ENHANCING DRUGS
> WADA = regular testing > testing during competition > winning team > top 3 performers > random selection > education for coaches > stricter rules > stricter punishments
VIOLENCE
intense physical force that is directed towards harming another individual
CAUSES OF VIOLENCE IN SPORT (HOOLIGANISM INCLUDED)
> desire to win > pressure to win > alcohol / drugs > rivalries (protecting their group) > acting as agents > media tension > poor officiating > diminished responsibility
IMPLICATIONS OF VIOLENCE IN SPORT
> sport influences society’s norms
e.g 2010 world cup = increase in domestic violence