Deviance

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Created on: 11-11-17 11:23

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Ethics and Deviance
- Deviance- any behaviour that differs from the perceived social or legal norms
- Banned Substances:
  - anabolic steroids
    - resembles male hormones testosterone, promote protein synthesis and muscule growth
  - Human Growth hormones
    - increased protein synthesis for muscle growth
  - EPO
    - increased RBC, increases oxygen transport
  - Beta Blockers
  - Diuretics
    - remove fluid from body, used to make weight in boxing
  - Gene Doping
- TUEs
  - some athletes may have existing medical conditions requiring medication listed as banned
  - Athletes can apply to the International Federation for a Therapeutic Use Exception
- Exam Q: Compare EPO and HGH as ergogenic aids to performance (5)
  - EPO
    - aerobic benefit
      - increased RBC/Heamoglobin/ O2 transport to muscles
        Increased aerobic capacity
        Increased blood viscosity
        Used by anaerobic athletes to improve training/speed recovery
  - HGH
    - illegal
      - EPO
        aerobic benefit
        increased RBC/Heamoglobin/ O2 transport to muscles
        Increased aerobic capacity
        Increased blood viscosity
        Used by anaerobic athletes to improve training/speed recovery
    - anaerobic benefit
      - Muscle hypotrophy
        Increased strength/power
        Abnormal organ growth
        Used by aerobic athletes to increase strength endurance
- Solutions
  - stricter punishments or bans or fines
  - Testing to be made stricter or better or random
  - Educate coaches or performers into dangers or responsibilities as role models
  - Role models to publicise or encourage drugs
- Reasons for:
  - pressured
  - fame and fortune
  - optimise bodies
  - psychological readiness

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