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Honorable or upright conduct; without fraud or falsehood; with honest intention or by honest means; sincerely, fairly, frankly, without disguise. In sport, what is the general attitude toward honesty?. HONESTY. Are we coached to be honest? Or Dishonest? Or Neutral/Non-malificence?
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Honorable or upright conduct; without fraud or falsehood; with honest intention or by honest means; sincerely, fairly, frankly, without disguise. In sport, what is the general attitude toward honesty? HONESTY
Are we coached to be honest? Or Dishonest? Or Neutral/Non-malificence? Covert actions in Sport: Are they honest? Honesty
Lying, cheating, and stealing in the form of: Performance Enhancers..steroids, etc.. ErgogenicAids...Blood Doping, etc. Is it honest? Terms under honesty
Weighing the greater values: Teleological: Deontological: Deontic: To the principle regardless of consequences Consequential: The greater amount of good based on consequences Justification of Honesty
Anabolic steroids are drugs that are similar to testosterone, the primary sex hormone in males. These steroids have approved medical uses, Adverse Effects of Steroids, ACSM Position... Encartia: Ben Johnson
History of Steroids – The truth about Evil • 1935 • Charles Kochakian • 1940 • Hitler's Supermen • 1950-60 • USSR Athletes • 1960 • USA Athletes • 1976 • Olympic Ban • 1988 • Ben Johnson • 1991 • Lyle Alzado • 1999 • Over 3,000 drugs banned • by the International Olympic Committee
but many athletes use them in massive doses in hopes of increasing their muscular size, strength, and athletic performance. Non-athletes use anabolic steroids to improve their muscularity and appearance. Anabolics..
These nonmedical uses of anabolic steroids constitute a type of drug abuse that has many potential adverse effects on health. Effects Continued:
Some of the potential adverse effects of anabolic steroid abuse are life threatening but are quite rare. Most of the adverse effects of steroids are less severe risks to health but are often seen in athletes who abuse these drugs. Effects...
Finally, most of the adverse effects usually disappear after a few months of stopping steroid use, but some are permanent. Statement:
*Liver Disorders Tumors, Including Cancer Blood-Filled Cysts (Peliosis Hepatitis) Blockage of Bile Ducts (Hepatic Cholestasis) *Kidney Tumors (Wilm's Tumor) *Cancer of the Prostate *Acute Psychosis Infrequent, but Life Threatening
*Effects in Fetus of Pregnant Women Who Abuse Steroids- Inhibited Development of Female Embryo More Common but non life threatening...
Extreme Virilization Feminine Breast Development (Gynecomastia) in Both Sexes Premature Cessation of Bone Growth (Short Stature At Adulthood) Effect in children...
Liver Damage (Release of Enzymes and Bilirubin From Liver to Blood) Increased Risk of Heart Disease (Lowered HDL-Cholesterol in Blood) Aggressive Behavior, Mood Swings, and Other Psychological Disturbance Acne Effects in Adults
Irregularity or Cessation of the Menstrual Cycle Shrinkage of Breasts, Uterus Growth of Facial Hair, Thinning of Head Hair (Usually Irreversible) Enlargement of the Clitoris (Usually Irreversible) Deepening of the Voice (Usually Irreversible) Other Effects in Women
Decreases Circulating Reproductive Hormones Shrinkage of the Testicles Sterility for up to 7 Months After Cessation of Steroid Abuse Gynecomastia Other Effects in Men..
1) Anabolic steroids are drugs thought to have muscle building actions similar to those of testosterone, the chief male sex hormone. Athletes use these drugs in hopes of increasing lean body mass, muscular strength, power, and endurance. Key Points
2) Many, but not all, athletes who combine anabolic steroids with weight training will make greater gains in lean body weight and muscular strength than with weight training alone. There is no systematic evidence that anabolic steroids will improve running speed or endurance for prolonged athletic events. Continued..
3) There are infrequent but life-threatening physical and mental side effects of anabolic steroid abuse in children and adults. Essentially all athletes who abuse steroids will experience one or more of the less severe adverse effects of these drugs, including disorders of sperm production or menstruation, acne, hair loss, and minor psychological disturbances. Continued...
1. Human Growth Hormone 2. Monkey Testosterone 3. Equine Testosterone HgH and other Performance Enhancers.
Arguments for and Against Use: Paternalism Coercion Informed Consent and Role Models Pursuit of Excellence Enforced Testing
Drug testing…..Who does it and why… Does it work? Problems and dilemmas… Drug Testing: The Pros and Cons…
Everybody else does it! If I want to, Why Not? I want to be the best!! Arguments for Use..
1. Caffeine 2. Cough Syrups 3. Nasal Sprays Ergogenic Aids: