PAPER TWO Flashcards
What are anabolic steroids
Artificially produced male hormones mimicking testosterone. Promote muscle and bone growth and reduce recovery time
What is arousal
Physical and mental state of alertness/readiness, varying from deep sleep to intense excitement
What are 3 things that constitute to a balanced diet
- eating the right amount of energy expenened
- eating the right amount of calories according to how much you exercise
- different food types to provide suitable nutrients, vitamins, and minerals
What are beta blockers
Drugs that are used to steady nerves by controlling heart rate. They have a calming and relaxing effect
What is drug doping
Misuse of techniques and/or substances to increase one’s red blood cell count, it can lead to thickening the blood, heart disease, stroke, risk of blood clots
What is a calorie
A unit which measures heat or energy production in the body
What are the correct percentages of food groups
Carbs: 50-60%
Fats: 25-30%
Protein: 15-20%
What is a closed skill
A skill which is not affected by the environment or performers within it. It tends to be done the same way each time
What is commercialisation
To manage or exploit an organisation/activity in a way designed to make a profit
Contract to complete meaning
Unwritten agreement to follow and abide by the written and unwritten rules
What is dehydration
Excessive loss of body water interrupting the function of the body
Effects of dehydration
Blood thickens
Muscle fatigue
What is direct aggression
Aggressive acts which involves physical contact with others
What is diuretic drugs
Drugs that remove fluids from the body, elevating the rate of bodily urine extraction
What is etiquette
A convention or unwritten rule in an activity, it is not an enforceable rule but it is usually observed
