Sports, Exercise & Health Science SL
Sports, Exercise & Health Science SL
18
Chapters
196
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Chapter 1 - Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Chapter 1 - Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Chapter 2 - Cardio - Respiratory Exercise Physiology
Chapter 2 - Cardio - Respiratory Exercise Physiology
Chapter 3 - Nutrition & Energy Systems
Chapter 3 - Nutrition & Energy Systems
Chapter 4 - Movement Analysis
Chapter 4 - Movement Analysis
Chapter 5 - Skill In Sport
Chapter 5 - Skill In Sport
Chapter 6 - Measurement & Evaluation Of Human Performance
Chapter 6 - Measurement & Evaluation Of Human Performance
Chapter 7 - Training To Optimize Physiological Performance
Chapter 7 - Training To Optimize Physiological Performance
Chapter 8 - Environmental Factors & Performance
Chapter 8 - Environmental Factors & Performance
Chapter 9 - Non-Nutritional Ergogenic Aids
Chapter 9 - Non-Nutritional Ergogenic Aids
Chapter 10 - Individual Differences In Sport
Chapter 10 - Individual Differences In Sport
Chapter 11 - Motivation In Sport & Exercise
Chapter 11 - Motivation In Sport & Exercise
Chapter 12 - Arousal, Anxiety & Performance
Chapter 12 - Arousal, Anxiety & Performance
Chapter 13 - Psychological Skills Training
Chapter 13 - Psychological Skills Training
Chapter 14 - Overtraining, Stress & Burnout In Adolescent Athletes
Chapter 14 - Overtraining, Stress & Burnout In Adolescent Athletes
Chapter 15 - Physical Activity & Health
Chapter 15 - Physical Activity & Health
Chapter 16 - Nutrition For Sport & Exercise
Chapter 16 - Nutrition For Sport & Exercise
Chapter 17 - Internal Assessment & Practical Work
Chapter 17 - Internal Assessment & Practical Work
Chapter 18 - Perparing for your exams
Chapter 18 - Perparing for your exams
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Chapter 9 - Non-Nutritional Ergogenic Aids
Sports, Exercise & Health Science SL
Sports, Exercise & Health Science SL

Chapter 9 - Non-Nutritional Ergogenic Aids

Ergogenic Aids In Sports: The Unsettled Debate Over Ethics And Health

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672 words
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4 mins read
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Last edited onย 14th Jun 2024

Table of content

What is this all about? ๐Ÿ“Œ

Ergogenic aids are substances or techniques athletes might use to enhance performance. Their use in sports is debated heavily because of ethical concerns and health risks.

Notes to Remember ๐Ÿ“’

  • Ergogenic Aid Defined ๐Ÿงช

    • Ergogenic Aid: Any external influence that can be determined to enhance performance in high-intensity exercises.
    • ๐ŸŒ Real-world example: Imagine if Harry Potter's broomstick was turbo-charged to fly faster during Quidditch. That's like using an ergogenic aid in sports!
  • Five Classifications of Ergogenic Aid ๐Ÿ–

    • (The text doesn’t provide the actual list, so always consult your textbook!)
  • Placebo Effect ๐Ÿคท‍โ™‚๏ธ

    • Definition: When a person experiences beneficial effects from a treatment that doesn’t have therapeutic value because they believe it will help.
    • ๐ŸŒ Real-world example: If you drink a sugar pill thinking it's a magical energy booster, and suddenly feel energetic, that's the placebo effect!
  • Importance of Placebos in Research ๐Ÿ”

    • They're vital for controlling biases and ensuring the actual effects of a substance or equipment are recorded.
    • ๐ŸŒ Real-world example: Giving one group of athletes a sugar pill and another group a real ergogenic aid to compare true performance enhancements.
  • Main Classes of Non-nutritional Ergogenic Aid ๐Ÿ”โŒ

    • (Again, the list isn’t provided here, but always refer to your textbook!)
  • Pros & Cons of Non-nutritional Ergogenic Aids ๐Ÿ‹๏ธ‍โ™‚๏ธ vs. ๐Ÿ’”

    • Every ergogenic aid, while possibly improving performance, also comes with health risks. Make sure to detail out the benefits and potential health risks from your textbook.
  • Why is Caffeine Legal? โ˜•๏ธ

    • Despite boosting performance and having some negative health effects, it's legal because of its widespread use and the difficulty in regulating its consumption.
    • ๐ŸŒ Real-world example: Think of caffeine like your morning coffee. It helps wake you up and stay alert, but too much can lead to jitters or sleeplessness!
  • Limited Understanding of Anabolic Steroids & Erythropoietin ๐Ÿคฏ

    • Our grasp on these substances' effects is limited due to potential long-term consequences and ethical concerns regarding their study.
  • Ethical Debates on Non-nutritional Ergogenic Aids โš–๏ธ

    • Many question if it's fair for athletes to use these aids. The two main concerns are:
      • ๐ŸŒˆ Ethical & Moral Dilemma: Is it right to win by potentially unsafe means?
      • โค๏ธ Health of Athletes: Protecting athletes from potential harm is crucial!

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Chapter 9 - Non-Nutritional Ergogenic Aids
Sports, Exercise & Health Science SL
Sports, Exercise & Health Science SL

Chapter 9 - Non-Nutritional Ergogenic Aids

Ergogenic Aids In Sports: The Unsettled Debate Over Ethics And Health

Word Count Emoji
672 words
Reading Time Emoji
4 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited onย 14th Jun 2024

Table of content

What is this all about? ๐Ÿ“Œ

Ergogenic aids are substances or techniques athletes might use to enhance performance. Their use in sports is debated heavily because of ethical concerns and health risks.

Notes to Remember ๐Ÿ“’

  • Ergogenic Aid Defined ๐Ÿงช

    • Ergogenic Aid: Any external influence that can be determined to enhance performance in high-intensity exercises.
    • ๐ŸŒ Real-world example: Imagine if Harry Potter's broomstick was turbo-charged to fly faster during Quidditch. That's like using an ergogenic aid in sports!
  • Five Classifications of Ergogenic Aid ๐Ÿ–

    • (The text doesn’t provide the actual list, so always consult your textbook!)
  • Placebo Effect ๐Ÿคท‍โ™‚๏ธ

    • Definition: When a person experiences beneficial effects from a treatment that doesn’t have therapeutic value because they believe it will help.
    • ๐ŸŒ Real-world example: If you drink a sugar pill thinking it's a magical energy booster, and suddenly feel energetic, that's the placebo effect!
  • Importance of Placebos in Research ๐Ÿ”

    • They're vital for controlling biases and ensuring the actual effects of a substance or equipment are recorded.
    • ๐ŸŒ Real-world example: Giving one group of athletes a sugar pill and another group a real ergogenic aid to compare true performance enhancements.
  • Main Classes of Non-nutritional Ergogenic Aid ๐Ÿ”โŒ

    • (Again, the list isn’t provided here, but always refer to your textbook!)
  • Pros & Cons of Non-nutritional Ergogenic Aids ๐Ÿ‹๏ธ‍โ™‚๏ธ vs. ๐Ÿ’”

    • Every ergogenic aid, while possibly improving performance, also comes with health risks. Make sure to detail out the benefits and potential health risks from your textbook.
  • Why is Caffeine Legal? โ˜•๏ธ

    • Despite boosting performance and having some negative health effects, it's legal because of its widespread use and the difficulty in regulating its consumption.
    • ๐ŸŒ Real-world example: Think of caffeine like your morning coffee. It helps wake you up and stay alert, but too much can lead to jitters or sleeplessness!
  • Limited Understanding of Anabolic Steroids & Erythropoietin ๐Ÿคฏ

    • Our grasp on these substances' effects is limited due to potential long-term consequences and ethical concerns regarding their study.
  • Ethical Debates on Non-nutritional Ergogenic Aids โš–๏ธ

    • Many question if it's fair for athletes to use these aids. The two main concerns are:
      • ๐ŸŒˆ Ethical & Moral Dilemma: Is it right to win by potentially unsafe means?
      • โค๏ธ Health of Athletes: Protecting athletes from potential harm is crucial!

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