PEDs Flashcards
Define deviance.
Unacceptable behaviour within a culture against perceived socks or legal norms.
Define ethics.
Rules that dictate an individuals conduct. Form a system of rules that groups and societies are judged on.
What are the two categories of PEDs?
Prohibited substances
Prohibited methods
What are the three main types of PEDs?
Anabolic steroids
Beta blockers
Stimulants
Advantages of legal supplements? [5]
Increase stamina Build muscle Weight control Aid recovery Increase energy
Disadvantages of legal supplements? [4]
Can contain banned substances
Un-known long term health risks
Obesity
Tooth decay
What are the consequences of PEDs?
Society - illegal
Sport - scandal/negative role models
Performer - improved performance/banned
Define blood doping.
The misuse of techniques and/or substances to increase ones blood cell count.
What are the effects of anabolic steroids?
Enable sports people to train harder and for longer and can lead to increased strength and aggression.
What are the effects of beta blockers?
Control heart rate and keep the athlete calm
What are the effects of stimulants?
Increase brain stimulation and alertness
Why are legal supplements allowed?
No significant effects to health and well-being
No significant increase in performance
Positive effects of blood doping?
[5]
Greater number of red blood cells means higher amount of haemoglobin
Allows extra oxygen to be transported to the working muscles
Increased endurance performance
What are the reasons why a performer would take PEDs? [7]
Improve performance Desire to win at all costs Pressure from coach, peers and state To level the playing field Physiological reasons - train harder Mistake Psychological reasons - steady nerves
What are the side effects of blood doping?
Stroke HIV/ infection Increased blood viscosity Increased blood pressure Death
