Improving Performance CQ3

Question 1

DP1 Use of drugs

Answer 1

Use of drugs

• the dangers of performance enhancing drug use, eg physical effects, loss of reputation, sponsorship and income
• for strength (human growth hormone, anabolic steroids)
• for aerobic performance (EPO)
• to mask other drugs (diuretics, alcohol)
• benefits and limitations of drug testing

Question 2

Dp2 Use of Technology

Answer 2

Use of technology
- training innovation, eg lactate threshold testing, biomechanical analysis

• Equipment advances, eg swimsuits, golf ball

Question 3

CQ3 What ethical issues are related to improving performance?

Answer 3

Use of drugs

• the dangers of performance enhancing drug use, eg physical effects, loss of reputation, sponsorship and income
• for strength (human growth hormone, anabolic steroids)
• for aerobic performance (EPO)
• to mask other drugs (diuretics, alcohol)
• benefits and limitations of drug testing

Use of technology
- training innovation, eg lactate threshold testing, biomechanical analysis

• Equipment advances, eg swimsuits, golf ball