Drugs and doping in sport

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  • Created on: 13-03-19 17:30
Define the term ethics:
Rules that dictate an individual's conduct,they form a system of rules that groups and societies are judged on,an example of an ethic in sport would be that athletes stick to the spirit of the rules of the game
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Define the term blood doping:
Defined by WADA as the misuse of techniques and/or substances to increase one's red blood cell count
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Define the term deviance:
A word that describes unacceptable behaviour within a culture,any behaviour that differs from the perceived social or legal norm is seen as deviant
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Define the term ergogenic aids:
External influences that are intended to improve athletic performance
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Give a sporting example of an athlete who may use blood doping as a technique:
Endurance athletes such as marathon runners
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Name 4 side effects of blood doping:
1.Increased blood viscosity 2.Increased risk of heart attack 3.Pulmonary embolism-a blockage,which can be fat,air or a blood clot of the pulmonary artery 4.Cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
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Identify 3 examples of performance enhancing drugs:
1.Anabolic steroids 2.Beta blockers 3.Stimulants
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Identify 3 legal supplements:
1.Sports drinks 2.Bicarbonate 3.Sports energy bars
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Name 3 advantages of taking legal supplements:
1.Help to build muscle 2.Increase stamina 3.Rehydrating or aiding recovery after exercise
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Name 3 disadvantages of taking legal supplements:
1.Can contain banned substances 2.Could be contaminated during manufacturing process 3.Could contain substances not stated on the packet
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Name 4 reasons why elite performers use illegal drugs/doping:
1.Desire to win-gain medals/titles etc 2.Pressure from media/coaches/sponsors 3.To get away with it 4.To improve the way in which they train
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Consequences of taking drugs/doping on the sport itself:
-Demote the sport -Public scandal,for the sport itself -Results can't be trusted -No decent role models
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Consequences of taking drugs/doping on the performer themself:
-Health implications -May become addicted -Psychological problems like,depression,mood swings etc -Banned from the sport -Stripped of titles/medals
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Consequences of taking drugs/doping on a society:
-Questioning the society/nation -Can't be trusted -Negative publicity -Illegal in society to take these drugs
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What does WADA stand for?
World Anti Doping Agency
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What are some strategies to stop/prevent the use of illegal drugs in sport?
-WADA draws up the list of banned substances,also provides assistance to countries' own anti-doping programmes & funds research; Regular drug testing for professionals/amateurs,education programmes,reinforcing a culture of 'clean sport',rigorous long
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Another way to stop the use of illegal drugs in sport?
Drug testing via a urine sample: The athlete provides a urine sample in view of an official of same gender,which they split into 2 bottles & seal
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Drug testing via a urine sample ctd:
After the sample,the athlete completes a medical declaration which records all medicines used over past weeks,samples are then sent to a registered lab where their A sample is tested using a gas chromatography/mass spectrometry,if a positive result
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