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Topic 1.2.1 Flashcards

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What are the 6 Performance-Enhancing Drugs?

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Anabolic Steroids, Beta Blockers, Diuretics, Narcotics/Analgesics, Stimulants and Peptide Hormones.

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What are Anabolic Steroids?

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Develop Muscle Mass, Increase Strength, Speed up recovery. Used by Athletes. Can increase aggression.

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What are Beta Blockers?

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Control Heart Rate. Used in Archery. Can reduce Heart Rate to dangerous levels.

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What are Diuretics?

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Reduce body weight by getting water out of body. Used by Jockeys. Can cause long term Kidney Problems.

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What are Narcotics/Analgesics?

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Powerful painkiller. Used by someone who is injured. Can affect loss of balance.

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What are Stimulants?

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Promote alertness. Used by Football Players. Offset effects of Lactic Acid.

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What are Peptide Hormones?

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Increase Muscle Growth. Used in Endurance Events. Can thicken blood leading to possible heart attack.

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What are the two Recreational Drugs?

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Smoking/Nicotine and Alcohol.

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What are the risks of taking Nicotine to your health?

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Addictive, Risk of Coronary heart disease, Reduces aerobic fitness.

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What are the risks of taking Alcohol to your health?

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Dehydration and Long-term Liver damage.

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What are the reasons for taking Performance enhancing drugs?

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Financial Rewards, Improve Performance, Success, Feeling of being on an Equal basis with Others Taking Drugs, Short lifespan of Professional Athletes, Pressure/Encouraged by Coach, Fame.

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How can you prevent Injuries in Physical Activity?

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Warm-Up and Cool-Downs, Checking equipment and facilities, PAR-Q, Balanced Competition and Complying with the rules of the game.

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How does Warming up and Cooling Down prevent injuries?

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Allows muscles to warm up and stretch. Cool down will reduce the muscle soreness by getting rid of Lactic Acid.

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How does Checking Equipment and facilities prevent injuries?

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Check weather conditions and safety of playing surface, to remove any debris and ensure that players are wearing appropriate equipment/footwear.

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How does completing a PAR-Q prevent injuries?

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Helps the participant consider their Health and Fitness before starting an Exercise programme.

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How does balanced Competition prevent injuries?

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Balanced by Age, Gender or Weight to ensure contest if fair.

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How does Complying with rules of the game prevent injuries?

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Enforced by officials to ensure fair contest and minimise the risk of injury.

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