Spots Science and Technology

Question 1

How has Technology Impacted Sports?

Answer 1

• Enjoyment
• Safety
• Judging and Officiating
• Performance
• Preparation

Question 2

Implications of Technology

Answer 2

• Rich vs Poor Nations (Competitive Advantage)
• Access and Equity (To trainers, equipment,training etc)
• Illegal uses , drug masking
• Sports Betting

Question 3

Consequences of Drug use in sport (4)

Answer 3

• Damage to Athlete’s physical health
• Loss of reputation
• Loss of Sponsorship
• Loss of Income

Question 4

List Physical dangers of Human Growth Hormone

Answer 4

• Extensive Bone Growth
• Gigantism
• Diabetes
• Heart Disease
• Nerve, muscle and joint pain

Question 5

What is Human Growth Hormone (HGH)?

Answer 5

Used for strength and power development

Question 6

What are Anabolic Steroids?

Answer 6

Used by athletes to develop strength and power while also changing body composition

Steroids don’t work without training

Question 7

Physical Dangers of Steroids?

Answer 7

• Agressiveness
• Baldness
• Heart Disease
• Liver Damage
• Infertility
• Diabetes
• Irregular periods

Anabolic steroids are derived from testosterone and have similar effects on the body, increase male secondary characteristics.