Socio-cultural issues in Sport Flashcards
1
Q
anabolic steroids
A
- increase muscle mass and size
- increase strength and power
2
Q
narcotic analgesics
A
- reduces pain caused by injury or fatigue
3
Q
human growth hormone
A
- increases muscle mass
- increased blood glucose
- increased recovery
4
Q
beta blockers
A
- reduces HR
5
Q
EPO
A
- increases red blood cells and haemoglobin
- increase o2 transport
6
Q
diuretics
A
- increased urine output
- masks other drugs
7
Q
blood doping
A
- increases RBC + haemoglobin
- increase 02 transport
- increase aerobic capacity
8
Q
what are the physiological reasons for drug use?
A
- increase energy stores
- masks injuries
- lose weight
- increase alertness
9
Q
what are the psychological reasons for drug use?
A
- steady nerves
- increase focus
- increase aggression
10
Q
what are the social reasons for drug use?
A
- pressure
- financial earnings
- win at all costs
- fear of losing
- believes others are using
11
Q
consequences of drug use?
A
- it is cheating
- serious physiological side effects
- illegal and leads to punishment
- sets a and example, negative role models
12
Q
what strategies are used to limit use of PEDS?
A
- random testing
- stricter punishments for offenders (life long bans)
- better coordination between organisations involved in drug detection ( WADA, UK anti doping)
13
Q
what are the advantages of legal supplements?
A
- improve general health
- enhance sporting performance
- build muscle, increase stamina, improve recovery
- increased alertness, reaction time
- safe to use
- within the rules of sport
14
Q
What are the reasons for player violence?
A
- rivalries
- importance of the contest
- previous experiences
- arousal levels
- reaction to decision
15
Q
how can player violence be prevented?
A
punishment- long term bans/ fines
officials- better trained/ more of
education- anger management classes
technology- multiple camera angles
