anabolic steroids
human growth hormone
beta blockers
epo
pain killers
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what is a performance enhancing drug?
A substance taken by athletes to gain an
unfair advantage over their opponents by improving their level of performance
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reasons for taking performance
enhancing drugs
improve aspects of a performance (personal
best time)
gain advantage over competitors
pressure from peers / coaches
to win a trophy or medal
to mask pain / improve recovery
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reasons for NOT taking performance
enhancing drugs
could get banned from sport
suffer long term health
unfair advantage over others
reputational damage once caught
addiction may result
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What is the rule created by WADA
(world anti doping agency) to help eradicate
the use of drugs
The whereabouts rule
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the whereabouts rule means athletes must
supply the following information
their location
accommodation staying at
60 min timeslot every day when they will be available for testing
training schedule
competition schedule
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WADA's testing methods are samples of
urine
blood
hair
nail
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the United Kingdom Anti doping agency
perform the following roles
educate athletes on the world anti doping code
administer tests to athletes
process samples and carry out necessary
investigations
administer bans or financial penalties
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what is a performance enhancing drug?
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A substance taken by athletes to gain an
unfair advantage over their opponents by improving their level of performance
Card 3
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reasons for taking performance
enhancing drugs
Back
Card 4
Front
reasons for NOT taking performance
enhancing drugs
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Card 5
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What is the rule created by WADA
(world anti doping agency) to help eradicate
the use of drugs
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