Drugs in Sport 0.0 / 5 ? Physical EducationParticipation in physical activityGCSEOCR Created by: Kiki BCreated on: 15-10-18 18:58 Drugs in Sport Anabolic Steroids: Increase muscle mass and bone growth. Mimics testosterone. Side effects: Increased infertility High BP, heart attacks/strokes = death Ben Johnson, Canadian sprinter took stanozolol. Used by weightlifters and wrestlers. 1 of 6 Drugs in Sport Beta Blockers: Increases steadiness. Decreases tremors. Side effects: Tiredness/depression Kim Jon Su, 50m pistol, took propanol for 2008 Beijing olympics. Used by archers 2 of 6 Drugs in Sport Stimulants: Increases reaction speed and heart rate. Side effects: Insomnia Increased heart rate Aggression. Tyson Gay used oxilofrine in 2013. Used by sprinters and cyclists. 3 of 6 Drugs in Sport Why drugs: Enhances preformance Train more intensly for longer Decreased recovery time. Physiological/psycological benefits Increased chance of winning 4 of 6 Drugs in Sport Impact on Sport: Drug testing = £££ Suspicious climate around athletes. Sport/country recieves bad name. 5 of 6 Drugs in Sport Testing Blood/urine sample. Positive B Sample Positive Banned Effect Poor role models Lose medals and sponsors = destroyed career Broken law. 6 of 6
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