DRUGS IN SPORT
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Drugs in sport - Physical Education - Lecture Slides, Slides of Physical Education and Motor Learning
This is one of the basic subjects in course Physical Education. Few important concepts were discussed in this introductory course. This lecture specifically contains following key words: Drugs in Sport, Smoking and Ethanol, Nicotine, Caffeine, Heroin, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Cannabis and Ecstasy, Lsd
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DRUGS IN SPORT
We have looked at a variety of Assets which sportspeople may be gifted with, develop and train for. But there is something else that some athletes use to train to win and that is DRUGS.
The all-embracing word “DRUGS” covers a wide range of substances.
There are other drugs that we use on a less frequent basis.
These are referred to as MEDICINES. These could be described as “SOCIALLY ACCEPTABLE” because they are not illegal
There are also drugs that come under the term “SOCIALLY UNACCEPTABLE” and these are illegal.
This group includes:
- Heroin
2.Cocaine
3.LSD
4.Amphetamines
5.Barbiturates
6.Cannabis and ecstasy. docsity.com
- They can become addictive.
2.Smoking damages the heart and oxygen carrying capability of the blood. It is also a contributing factor to coronary heart disease.
WHY DO SPORTSPEOPLE TAKE DRUGS?
WRITE A LIST OUT
Sportspeople decide to take drugs to enhance or improve their performance, or are encouraged to do so by their coach.
The temptation is great with such high stakes. Winning a gold medal at the Olympics in some sports is worth £1,000,000 in sponsorships.
Even on a day to day basis, sportspeople make a lot of money by simply competing at the highest level.
WHAT ARE PROHIBITED CLASSES OF
SUBSTANCES?
- STIMULANTS- these help people to be more alert, enabling them to think more quickly. Using these drugs helps to overcome tiredness. Stimulants may produce side effects such as Insomnia, Increased heart rate.