EDEXCEL GCSE PE Drugs in Sport

Taking illegal performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) is a form of...

• Sportsmanship

• Gamesmanship

• Deviance

• None of these

Which of the following is a socially acceptable PED?

• Anabolic steroids

• Diuretics

• Caffeine

• Growth hormone

This drug mimics the male hormone testosterone?

• Anabolic steroids

• Beta blockers

• Diuretics

• Narcotic analgesics

Which of the following is NOT a side effect of taking anabolic steroids?

• Increased risk of heart attack and stroke

• Low blood pressure

• Increased risk of muscle injury

• Infertility

Increase muscle mass, develop bone growth, increase strength and allow the athlete to train harder for longer

• Anabolic steroids

• Beta blockers

• Peptide hormones

• Stimulants

Why do people take performance-enhancing drugs?

• Encouraged to do so by coaches and fellow athletes

• Enable them to compete at a higher level

• Financial gains through success

• All three

Which athlete is most likely to take anabolic steroids?

• 100m sprinter

• Golfer

• Long jumper

• F1 driver

Generally prescribed for people with heart problems as they maintain a low heart rate and lower blood pressure?

• Anabolic steroids

• Beta blockers

• Peptide hormones

• Stimulants

Which of the following is NOT a side effect of beta blockers?

• Nausea and diarrhoea

• Alertness

• Depressions

• Insomnia

Banned in many sports such as snooker, archery and shooting?

• Beta blockers

• Growth hormone

• Narcotic analgesics

• Stimulants