Physical education

• What does HIIT stand for?

  High-Intensity Interval Training
• Who is one person known to have used performance-enhancing drugs?

  Paul Pogba
• What is the consequence faced by a man who used performance-enhancing drugs?


  He got fined and banned
• Why do athletes use performance-enhancing drugs?


  To improve their performance and gain more power
• What do the terms ethical and socio-cultural refer to in the context of physical activity?


  • Ethical: Relates to moral principles
  • Socio-Cultural: Refers to social behavior in society
  • Examples: Drugs, abuse, cheating, racism, and sexism
• What are some side effects of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDS)?


  Depression and insomnia
• How do performance-enhancing drugs affect muscle mass and training?


  They increase muscle mass and allow longer and harder training
• Which athletes might use anabolic steroids to enhance performance?


  Sprinters and weightlifters
• What are some side effects of anabolic steroids?


  High blood pressure, heart attack, and strokes
• What do beta blockers do in terms of heart rate and blood pressure?


  They reduce heart rate and lower blood pressure
• How do beta blockers affect stress levels and anxiety?


  They reduce stress levels and anxiety
• Which sports might benefit from the use of beta blockers?


  Darts and snooker
• What is the effect of stimulants on the central nervous system?


  They stimulate the central nervous system
• How do stimulants affect heart rate?


  They increase heart rate
• Which athletes might use stimulants to improve their performance?

  Sprinters, swimmers, and golfers
• What are some side effects of stimulants?


  Insomnia, irritability, and addiction