PDHPE HSC Enrichment Days Option - Improving Performance The Use of Performance Enhancing Drugs and Drug Testing Page 89
The Syllabus Says - Slide 2 Activity 1: Write as many key terms you can remember from this section of the syllabus: Page 90
Why Do Athletes Use Performance Enhancing Drugs Slide 3 Activity 2 - Brainstorm Why do athletes use drugs?? Notes from video clip Prescription Medication vs Illegal Drugs HGH Drug Testing Side Effects Page 91
Performance Enhancing Drugs for Strength Slide 4 Effects on an Athlete s Effects on an Athlete s Body Performance Human Growth Hormone Anabolic Steroids Cancer (various forms). Liver dysfunction. Infertility risks. Increased acne. Increased risk of Heart and CVD. Shrinking of testes in males. Development of male secondary sex characteristics in females. Hypertension. Diabetes. Page 92
Activity 3: Which athletes would use this type of performance enhancing drug? Explain your response. Research activity. Research specific drugs in this category to explain their specific effects on an athletes performance and possible side effects. Page 93
Performance Enhancing Drugs for Aerobic Performance Slide 6 Effects on an Athlete s Performance Effects on an Athlete s Body EPO Thickening of the blood, which can lead to blood clotting within blood vessels. Increased risk of Heart Attacks and Strokes. Weakens the immune system. Anaemia. Page 94
Activity 4: Which athletes would use this type of performance enhancing drug? Explain your response. Research activity. Research specific drugs in this category to explain their specific effects on an athletes performance and possible side effects. Page 95
Performance Enhancing Drugs to Mask Other Drugs Slides 8 and 9 Activity 5: Page 96
Complete the Cloze Passage PDHPE HSC Enrichment Day 2016 Improving Performance As a result of taking substances such as a or athletes are able to other Performance Enhancing Drugs that they have taken such as Anabolic Steroids. A diuretic will conceal the evidence of by the of the athlete being tested. It will also reduce an athlete s. They will also help in reducing pressure. Athletes such as, and will use them in order to make weight in a given. Side Effects include; D D Loss of Co-ordination H and problems Alcohol is both a diuretic and a. As a diuretic alcohol it promotes and as a depressant down body functioning. It is often found in mixtures and used as a masking by athletes. Side Effects include; d and loss of coordination loss of i slowed reactions and slurred speech b vision possible a v unconsciousness or death if large amounts are taken. Diuretic Body Weight Alcohol Agent Weight Lifters Jockeys Slows Blood Depressant Category Diuretics Performance Enhancing Drugs Boxers Alcohol Urine Page 97
Examples of Athletes who would use these drugs; PDHPE HSC Enrichment Day 2016 Improving Performance Ethical Issues and Performance Enhancing Drugs Slide 10 Activity 6: What does it mean to be ethical? How can this be addressed in the use of Performance Enhancing Drugs in sport? Page 98
Past HSC Question Slide 11 PDHPE HSC Enrichment Day 2016 Improving Performance Activity 7-2012 HSC Exam - Q32 b) Evaluate the risks and ethical issues related to the use of drugs to improve performance What is the HSC verb?... What does this mean?......... NOW split the question into two parts... Page 99
Part 1 What are the risks related to the use of drugs to improve performance? Part 2 What are the ethical issues related to the use of drugs to improve performance? Page 100
Drug Testing WADA Clip Slide 13 Watch and answer the following questions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swhudwne3fg#t=37 What is the purpose of drug testing?...... How is the Doping Control carried out?...... Phase 1 Athletes Selection What two situations can you be tested in?...... Name two ways you can be tested in competition...... When you can be tested out of competition?...... Where can you be tested?...... Page 101
Phase 2 Athlete Notification How will you know you are going to be tested both in and out of competition?...... Name two reasons you can request a delay and have a chaperone remain with you....... Phase 3 Sample Collection What are you required to show first? -...... Who can be with you during the process?...... What do you have to do in the testing process?...... Who divides the sample into A and B Samples and seals/handles the sample?...... Where does the sample with your signed declaration go to?...... Phase 4 Sample Analysis Which sample is tested first?... When will the other sample be tested?... Phase 5 Results Management Where are the results sent to, in order to determine whether action needs to be taken?............ Page 102
Drug Testing Slide 13 What are the benefits and limitations of drug testing for Performance Enhancing Drugs? Benefits Limitations Page 103
Take Home Activities The following activities can be done at home as part of your study in preparation for the HSC: Activity 1: Other past HSC questions Explain the ethical issues associated with the use of drugs in sport. (modified from 2013 exam, 8 marks) Evaluate the risks and ethical issues related to the use of drugs to improve performance. (2012 exam, 12 marks) What is ONE benefit and ONE limitation of drug testing? (2010 exam, 2 marks) Why are performance enhancing drugs considered unethical in sport? (2010 exam, 6 marks) Activity 2: View the ASADA channel on youtube for an in depth view of the application of the anti doping rules in Australia. Activity 3: Research the recommended punishment for athletes who test positive. Do you think this is enough of a deterrent for young athletes? Explain..................................... Page 104