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anabolic steroids |
artificially produced male hormones mimicking testosterone. promote muscle and bone growth and reduce recovery time |
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arousal |
physical and mental state of alertness/readiness, varying from deep sleep to intense excitement |
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What 4 things constitute to a balance diet? |
-Eating the right amount for energy expended -Eating the right amount of calories -according to how much you exercise -different food types to provide suitable nutrients, vitamins and minerals |
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Beta blockers |
Drugs that are used to steady nerves by controlling heart rate. have a calming and relaxing effect |
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Blood doping |
misuse of techniques and/or substances to increase ones red blood cell count. can lead to thickening the blood, heart disease, stroke, risk of blood clots |
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Calorie |
A unit which measures heat or energy production in the body (Kcal) |
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Percentages of food groups |
-Carbohydrates - 50-60% -Fats - 25-30% -Protein - 15-20% |
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Closed skill |
A skill which is not affected by the environment or performers within it. tends to be done the same way each time |
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commercialisation |
to manage or exploit an organisation/activity in a way designed to make a profit |
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contract to compete |
unwritten agreement to follow and abide by the written and unwritten rules |
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dehydration |
excessive loss of body water interrupting the function of the body |
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effects of dehydration (4) |
- blood thickens - muscle fatigue - |
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Direct agression |
Agressive act which involves physical contact with others |
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Diuretic drugs |
Drugs that remove fluids from the body, elevating the rate of bodily urine excretion |
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Etiquette |
A convention or unwritten rule in an activity. it is not an enforceable rule but it is usually observed |
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Fatigue |
either physical or mental, it is a feeling of extreme or severe tiredness due to build up of lactic acid or working for long periods of time |
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Gamesmanship |
Attempting to gain an advantage by stretching the rules to their limit eg time wasting |
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guidance methods (4) |
visual (seeing) verbal (hearing) manual (assist movement - physical) mechanical (use of objects/aids) |
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Hooliganism |
disorderly, agressive and often violent behavior |
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home field advantage |
gaining an advantage in a sporting event from being in familiar surroundings, with the majority of the spectators supporting you |
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media |
diversified technologies which act as the main means of mass communication |
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motivation |
the drive to succeed or the desire to achieve something/ to be inspired to do something |
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narcotic analgesics |
drugs that can be used to reduce the feeling of pain |
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obese |
large fat content - bmi over 30 |
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peptide hormones |
drugs that stimulate the production of naturally occurring hormones which increase red blood cell count/oxygen carrying capacity |
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role model |
a person looked to by others as an example to be imitated |
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sedentary lifestyle |
a lifestyle with irregular or no physical activity |
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sponsorship |
provision of funds or other forms of support to an individual or event in return for some commercial return |
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sportsmanship |
confirming to the rules, spirit and etiquette of a sport |
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stimulants |
drugs that have an effect on the central nervous system - increase mental and/or physical alertness |