Save
...
6. Socio-cultural influences
6.3 Ethical and socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport
6.3.4 The use of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs)
Save
Share
Learn
Content
Leaderboard
Share
Learn
Cards (73)
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
See all 73 cards