PEDs

Cards (33)

  • What does the dotted line represent in the context of performance enhancing drugs?
    Legality
  • What are the two categories of substances related to performance enhancing drugs?
    Legal supplements and illegal drugs
  • Why does the dotted line shift in the context of legality?
    Some substances change from legal to illegal
  • Who publishes updates on the legality of performance enhancing drugs?
    WADA and national anti-doping agencies
  • What is the primary use of creatine in sports?
    To enhance explosiveness
  • What is colostrum?
    Initial milk from mammals after birth
  • Why do athletes take vitamin supplements?
    For various health-related reasons
  • What is a common use of protein supplements?
    Recovery after workouts
  • What is the main reason athletes use performance enhancing drugs?
    Increased chance of winning
  • How does a "win at all costs" mentality differ from a "win ethic"?
    Win at all costs is deviant thinking
  • What can fame and fortune drive athletes to do?
    Engage in illegal doping
  • How can pressure influence an athlete's decision to dope?
    They may feel compelled to conform
  • What is a cultural reason for doping in sports?
    Everyone else is doing it
  • What are positive psychological effects of doping?
    Increased motivation and commitment
  • What is a consequence of doping for society?
    National scandals arise
  • What happens to the sport's reputation when doping is prevalent?
    The sport loses respect
  • How does doping affect tax income related to sports?
    It may decrease tax income
  • What is a potential societal consequence of fewer participants in sports?
    A less healthy nation
  • How can doping lead to a loss of patriotism?
    National athletes testing positive disappoint fans
  • What is a consequence of doping for the sport itself?
    Loss of sponsors
  • What negative public image can result from doping?
    Linking the sport to drug abuse
  • What is the cost of increased pressure to identify cheats?
    Higher investment in anti-doping measures
  • What are potential consequences for performers who dope?
    Loss of personal sponsors
  • What is a significant financial consequence for Lance Armstrong due to doping?
    70 million dollar loss in sponsorships
  • What is a common outcome for athletes caught doping?
    They are banned from competitions
  • How does doping affect an athlete's reputation?
    They are considered a cheat
  • What mental health issues can arise from doping scandals?
    Feelings of shame and guilt
  • How does press intrusion affect athletes involved in doping?
    It limits their freedom and privacy
  • What type of abuse might athletes face after doping scandals?
    Online abuse and harassment
  • What are the reasons for illegal doping among athletes?
    • Increased chance of winning
    • Fame and fortune
    • Pressure from coaches and peers
    • Culture of the sport
    • Positive psychological effects
  • What are the consequences of doping for society?
    • National scandals
    • Development of negative role models
    • Loss of respect for the sport
    • Decreased participation in sports
    • Loss of patriotism
  • What are the consequences of doping for the sport?
    • Loss of sponsors
    • Loss of participants
    • Negative public image
    • Negative media coverage
    • Increased pressure to identify cheats
  • What are the consequences of doping for performers?
    • Loss of personal sponsors
    • Bans from competitions
    • Loss of respect
    • Feelings of shame
    • Press intrusion