6.3.4 The use of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs)

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    • What are performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs)?
      Substances to improve athletic performance
    • What are anabolic steroids derived from?
      Testosterone
    • What do stimulants such as amphetamines and caffeine increase?
      Alertness and energy
    • What does erythropoietin (EPO) increase in the body?
      Red blood cell production
    • What does human growth hormone (HGH) promote in the body?
      Cell growth and repair
    • What ethical concern does PED use raise regarding the integrity of sport?
      Fairness and integrity
    • What health risks are associated with many PEDs?
      Cardiovascular problems
    • Why do high-profile athletes using PEDs cause role model concerns?
      Poor example for youth
    • What specific health risk is associated with anabolic steroids?
      Liver damage
    • Performance-enhancing drugs often boost muscle strength, endurance, or recovery
    • Anabolic steroids are used to build muscle mass and strength
    • Stimulants can increase alertness, energy, and focus
    • EPO improves oxygen delivery and endurance
    • HGH enhances muscle development and recovery
    • PED use undermines the level playing field and integrity of competition.
    • PEDs can cause cardiovascular problems, liver damage, and psychological issues
    • Athletes using PEDs may encourage substance abuse and disregard for the rules
    • Anabolic steroids can cause liver damage, cardiovascular problems, and hormonal imbalances
    • Stimulants can cause anxiety, insomnia, and addiction
    • EPO can lead to blood clots, stroke, and high blood pressure
    • HGH can cause acromegaly, organ enlargement, and increased risk of diabetes
    • All PEDs have been thoroughly tested for long-term health effects.
      False
    • Match the PED with its primary health risk:
      Anabolic Steroids ↔️ Liver damage
      Stimulants ↔️ Anxiety
      EPO ↔️ Blood clots
      HGH ↔️ Organ enlargement
    • The commercialization of sport has increased the financial rewards and stakes, driving the desire to win at any cost
    • PEDs are substances used by athletes to improve athletic performance, often boosting muscle strength, endurance, or recovery
    • What are performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) primarily used for in sports?
      Unfair competitive advantage
    • What does Erythropoietin (EPO) do in the body?
      Increases red blood cells
    • Why does PED use undermine the fairness and integrity of sport?
      Creates unfair advantages
    • The ethical issues surrounding PED use highlight the need to preserve the fairness, integrity, and values of sport
    • EPO use can increase the risk of blood clots and stroke.

      True
    • Order the socio-cultural factors driving PED use:
      1️⃣ Pressure to succeed
      2️⃣ Commercialization of sport
      3️⃣ Lack of education
      4️⃣ Normalization of PED use
    • Random drug testing is used to detect PED use in athletes both in-competition and out-of-competition.

      True
    • PEDs are used to provide fair advantages in sport.
      False
    • Anabolic steroids are approved for use in all sports.
      False
    • Stimulants have no side effects on the body.
      False
    • EPO is legal for all athletes to use.
      False
    • HGH has no known health risks.
      False
    • PED use aligns with the values of fair play and sportsmanship.
      False
    • The long-term health effects of PEDs are always well-known.
      False
    • High-profile athletes using PEDs inspire young people to follow ethical sportsmanship.
      False