- A good understanding of your topic so you can answer any questions we may have.
-Why are athletes using this substance or practicing this habit?
-How does it benefit athletic performance?
- What are the physical effects on the body, and please include both positive and negative.
- Is this banned in the sporting world?
- Is this substance illegal?
-Why would an athlete be pressured to use them?
-What are the short and long term side effects?
-Interesting facts/ situations about athletes that have used them (death rate, penalties).
Your write up should be at least one and 3/4 pages in length double spaced 12 font.
Presentations : Monday December 7th - Period one.
Topics
-Anabolic Steroids and Androgenic steroids.
-Creatine Phosphate
-Blood Doping
-Cortisone Injections
-The Female Triad (osteoporosis, eating disorders, and amenorrhea).
-Erythropoietin EPO
-High Altitude Training
-Dehydration Techniques
-Human Growth Hormone
-Vitamin and Mineral Supplements - How much is too much
-Ephedra
-Testing Procedures of the IOC
-Penalty system once caught for different sport Governing Bodies.
