WorksheetsErgogenic Aids
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which three of these ergogenic aids would suit a marathon runner?
HGH
Glycogen Loading
Caffeine
EPO
Identify the pharmacological aid which has the side effects of increased blood viscosity and increased risk of heart disease
(a)
Which ergogenic aid has the advantage of decreasing fat mass?
Anabolic steroids
HGH
EPO
Nitrates
All of the pharmacological aids have which two in common?
they are illegal/ banned substances
they all benefit anaerobic performers
they can increase the intensity and duration of performance
they all benefit aerobic performers
Which of these are nutritional aids?
creatine
caffeine
anabolic steroids
bicarbonate
What is the benefit to supplementing with nitrates?
They increase PC stores
They vasodilate arterioles during exercise
They help buffer lactic acid
They increase glycogen stores
Which drink/fluid should be consumed during performance?
Hypotonic
Isotonic
Hypertonic
Which one of these is a side effect of supplementing with creatine?
dehydration
muscle cramps
mood swings
increased risk of heart attacks
Bicarbonate would be a suitable nutritional aid for which performer?
100m runner
400m runner
marathon runner
Creatine is most suitable for which performers?
100m sprinter
marathon runner
weight lifters
800m runners
Caffeine is a stimulant which increases focus. What is its other main benefit to performers?
it helps breakdown fats for energy use
it increases PC stores
it increases muscle mass
it increases RBC levels
Why would an athlete not use anabolic steroids? (2)
they produce mood swings
they lead to abnormal bone and muscle growths
they are linked to liver and heart failure
they decrease PC stores
What are the 3 types of ergogenic aids?
Nutritional aids
Pharmacological aids
Performance aids
Physiological aids
Why would an athlete use HGH to improve performance? (3)
increases muscle mass
increased intensity and duration of performance
increased aerobic capacity
decreases fat mass
Taking EPO has a similar effect to...
training in hot environments
training at altitude
Which physiological aid is illegal?
(a)
Using a hypoxic mask for training is the process of which physiological aid?
(a)
Identify the three ergogenic aids which lead to an increase in RBC's and haemoglobin levels.
IHT
Blood doping
EPO
Nitrates
Which two of the following are positives of taking nitrates?
increased blood flow to working muscles
increase PC stores
vasodilation of blood vessels
decrease fat mass
Identify side effects of supplementing with caffeine. (2)
increased weight gain
insomnia
dehydration
increased risk of blood clots
What is a benefit/advantage you can use for nearly all ergogenic aids?
decreased fat mass
increased muscle mass
increased PC stores
increased duration and intensity of performance before fatigue
Identify all ergogenic aids which are suitable for anaerobic performers such as 100m sprinters.
Creatine
Glycogen loading
Anabolic steroids
HGH
The main advantage of supplementing with bicarbonate is...
it increases PC stores
it increases muscle mass
it buffers lactic acid
it increases fat metabolism
Negatives of glycogen loading are...(2)
Low blood sugar levels
It is illegal
increased blood viscosity
Gastrointestinal problems
Two benefits of using cooling aids before performance are...
they can increase RBC and haemoglobin levels
they can prevent cardiovascular drift
they increase muscle mass
they can reduce body temperature
