Sport & Society (OCR GCSE Physical Education): Flashcards
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What do stimulants do?
What do stimulants do?
Make you more alert & reduce tiredness
Risks of stimulants
Risks of stimulants
Heart problems & addiction
What do narcotic analgesics (painkillers) do?
What do narcotic analgesics (painkillers) do?
Hide pain so you can keep playing when injured
Risks of narcotic analgesics
Risks of narcotic analgesics
Highly addictive & serious health issues
What do anabolic steroids do?
What do anabolic steroids do?
Help build muscle & get stronger
Risks of anabolic steroids
Risks of anabolic steroids
Damage liver & heart, mess with hormones
What do diuretics & masking agents do?
What do diuretics & masking agents do?
Lose weight quickly & hide other drugs in body
Risks of diuretics & masking agents
Risks of diuretics & masking agents
Dehydration & kidney damage
What do hormones & growth factors do? (EPO, HGH)
What do hormones & growth factors do? (EPO, HGH)
Boost muscle growth & help with recovery
What do Beta-2 agonists do?
What do Beta-2 agonists do?
Improve breathing & muscle growth
What do glucocorticoids do?
What do glucocorticoids do?
Reduce swelling & pain
Risks of glucocorticoids
Risks of glucocorticoids
Weaken bones & immune system
Why substances banned: fair play
Why substances banned: fair play
Keeps sports fair for everyone
Why substances banned: health
Why substances banned: health
Protects athletes from harmful side effects
Why substances banned: ethics
Why substances banned: ethics
Maintains honesty & integrity in sports