Professional Sports
What is the minimum number of games an NFL player can be suspended for for a first offense related to alcohol and operating a motor vehicle
2 games
This is the most common type of performance enhancement drug used by athletes
Steroids
Taking an anabolic steroid is illegal and prohibited in most sports?
true
What are some benefits of performance enhancing drugs?
lower the damage that happens to muscles during a hard workout
is "Roid Rage" the result of PED's?
true
How many games minimum can an NHL player be suspended for a first time violation of the NHL Drug Policy?
20 games
This type of drug enhances athletic performance in a sedative and gives a euphoric sensation.
Marijuana
This type of PED has a side effect of men athletes developing breasts, baldness, or shrunken testicles.
This type of PED has a side effect of men athletes developing breasts, baldness, or shrunken testicles.
Why are some performance enhancing drugs illegal?
Individuals must identify risks and assess risks. If something has the potential to cause you harm, you should be aware of the risks.
An increase in sleep is a common side effect with taking Anabolic steroids?
false
How many games minimum can an NFL player be suspended for a first time violation of the NFL’s Drug Policy?
four games
What type of drug is medically used to treat pain?
Narcotics
Women may develop this while taking a steroid?
A deeper voice
Why do athletes take performance enhancement drugs?
to enhance their abilities in their sport
Stimulants block pain enabling athletes to compete through injuries
false
in 2014 which New York Yankees player confessed to using PEDs?
Alex Rodriguez
This type of drug enhances the athletic performance by decreasing body fat percentage, growth stimulation, muscle definition enhancement, and muscle tissue repair.
Human Growth Hormone
Men may develop this while taking a steroid?
baldness
How are individuals tested for performance enhancing drugs?
sample of urine
Creatine is one of the more common PEDs used by teenagers
true
Marian Jones was force to give up all her medals in what sport because of PEDs ?
track
This type of substance is used medically to treat allergies, asthma, ADHD, a cold, headache, or nasal congestion
stimulants
When athletes use this type of drug it can cause?
Stroke or heart attack
What are some performance enhancing drugs?
Anabolic steroids, Human growth hormone,Creatine and Stimulants
Side effects of creatine can include gaining weight and cramps in the belly or muscles.?
true