ST Tech

Question 1

Define ergogenic aid

Answer 1

Substances or devices that enhance energy production, use or record, and provide athletes with a competitive advantage

Question 2

Describe ergogenic aids for mechanical, chemical, physiological and psychological factors

Answer 2

M- technology such as hr monitors
C- naturally occurring or man made
Ph-techniques such as acupuncture or sports massage
Ps- imagery, music, hypnosis

Question 3

Describe the use of ice vests

Answer 3

Used in hot conditions, as when heat rises the body diverts blood away from muscle to skin, hence less blood available to muscles. Cooling vests prevent this heating up and hence retains blood and oxygen in working muscles

Question 4

What are supplements

Answer 4

Legal additions to an athletes diet

Question 5

What are the 3 main factors in determining whether an ergogenic substance should be banned?

Answer 5

It must have 2 of the following:
Physically enhances performance
Detrimental to health
Conflicts with spirit of sport

Question 6

List factors affecting selection of playing kit and equipment

Answer 6

Climate, including temperature, humidity and wind
Playing surface
Indoor or outdoor
Protection/reducing injury