Definition and Why
Define the term Drugs
Drugs are any substances that occur naturally (for example, marijuana) or are man made (for example, cocaine) that when used can alter the normal functional of the body.
Name 1 side effect of Relaxant.
Alcohol- Impaired mental function such as judgement, balance and co-ordination
- Marijuana- Hallucinations, drowsiness and impaired mental function
What is Narcotics?
- These are painkillers that can help athletes compete or train even of they are injured.
Name one sport that uses Diuretics'.
Jockeys
Why do athletes use drugs?
To increase their athletic performance.
Name 2 side effects of Narcotics.
- drowsiness. - constipation.
- nausea. - vomiting.
- mood swings.
Name the name athlete who was revealed as being pregnant.
Donell 'DJ' Cooper. (Suspended for 2 years)
Name two sport athletes are most likely to use relaxant.
- Archery
- Shooting
- Golf
Define the term stimulant.
-Assist an athlete to stay alert, confident and to maintain aggressiveness.
-Helps athletes train harder without feeling pain or fatigue.
Name 3 side effects of stimulant.
-Speeds up your heart beat.
-Increase breathing rate
-Brain work fasted.
What is doping?
Doping refers to the use of banned athletic performance-enhancing drugs by athletic competitors.
Name three sport athletes are most likely to use stimulant.
- Racquet sport (lawn tennis, table tennis, badminton)
- Sprinters
Any sport that requires you to think fast
Name four reasons why athletes use drugs.
q To gain a physical advantage. Depending on the drug used, athletes can gain or lost weight, stop pain, reduce anxiety, or increase aggression.
- To gain a performance advantage over their opponents.
- To obtain the fame and fortune associated with winning.
- They believe that they will not get caught.
- They believe that other athletes are using drugs.
Name 4 side effects of Anabolic steroids'.
-Liver damage -Depression
-Mood swings -Aggression
-Specific to male (baldness, infertility and development of breast)
-Specific to female (hair growth on the face, disruption in menstruation cycle and deepening of the voice)
What is Diuretics'?
- Increases the amount of water excreted in urine.
- They are misused by athletes who want to lose weight quickly or to help flush out traces of other banned substances.
Name 4 sport that uses Beta blockers and tranquillizers.
archery
shooting
golf
darts
Define the term blood doping.
- This involves the practice of injection more of your own red blood cells into your body before a competition.
- This means that your body will be more efficient at carrying oxygen.
Name 5 side effects of blood doping.
-Thickness of blood- Heart attacks
-Stroke, infections -Kidney damage
-Chest pain -Fever, headache
-Increased blood pressure
-Swelling of the face and fingers.
Name 5 performance enhancing drugs that are illegal.
- Relaxants - Anabolic Steroids
- Stimulants - Narcotic -Diuretics
- Beta blockers and tranquillizers.
- Peptide hormones -Blood doping
Name 5 sports that athletes are more likely to use blood doping.
- Athletics
- Football/cricket/basketball/netball
- Heavyweight champion
- cyclist
- Swimming