Social cultural and ethical influences 4 Flashcards
PEDs Disadvantages of PEDs Blood doping Sportsmanship and gamesmanship
PEDs
Why do performers use PEDs
Enhance performance
Increase fame and wealth
Keep up with competition
What are the different types of PEDs
Anabolic steroids
Beta blockers
Stimulants
Diuretics
What is the effect of anabolic steroids
Increase muscle mass
What is the effects of beta blockers
Reduce anxiety
What is the effect of stimulants
Increase alertness
What are the effects of diuretics
Weight loss
What are the disadvantages of PEDs
Reduce blood pressure, Dehydration,Heart failure
Financial penalties
Disqualification
Blood doping
Why do performers use blood doping
Perform better in competitions by increasing performers red blood cell count
How is blood doping carried out
Blood is taken 3-4 weeks before event when haemoglobin levels are high
Freeze the blood to maintain high haemoglobin levels
One or two days before the event the blood is put back into the performer through blood transfusion
This will increase red blood cells in body to carry more oxygen
This allows performer aerobic capacity to increase to perform longer without fatigue
Side effects of doping
Increased chance of heart attacks
Kidney diseases
Risk of infection when transfusion of blood
What is sportsmanship and how can it be displayed
Fair and generous behaviour towards opposition
Kicking a ball out in a football game if the opposition is injured
What is gamesmanship and how can it be displayed
Use of dubious methods that are not strictly illegal to gain an advantage
Faking an injury to slow the game down and waste time in football
