SEHS A.3 (SL)

Last updated about 2 years ago

6 questions

SEHS A.3 (SL)

Last updated about 2 years ago

6 questions

Define the term ergogenic aid.

Let's imagine that Elias has made it to the World Cup in 2026 with team Philippines. Congratulations Elias!!!
He reckons that if he could get his hands on some performance enhancing drugs (non-nutritional ergogenic aids), it could make him even better on the football pitch.
Can you talk him out of it by giving him 4 reasons he should stay clean?
As ever, don't look at the hint until you are well and truly out of ideas.

What are the proposed and actual benefits that some athletes would hope to gain by using the following ergogenic aids?

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Diuretics
Erythropoietin (EPO)

Once you have it correct, the previous question would be great to screenshot and Ankify.
Have a look at the hints too. They are the mark schemes from past papers, I would imagine a similar question is very likely to come up.

What are the possible harmful effects of long-term use of the following ergogenic aids?

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Caffeine
Diuretics
Erythropoietin (EPO)

Once you have it correct, the previous question would be great to screenshot and Ankify.
Have a look at the hints too. They are the mark schemes from past papers, I would imagine a similar question is very likely to come up.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Diuretics		Build lean muscle mass Promote aggressiveness Increase body weight Rapid increase in muscle strength
Erythropoietin (EPO)		Increase oxygen carrying capacity Stimulates rbc production Increase in VO2max
Caffeine		Increase precision Reduce feelings of anxiety Decrease in blood pressure/heart rate
Beta blockers		Improved concentration; Improved alertness / Improved reaction time; Longer time to exhaustion / Reduced fatigue;
Anabolic steroids		Rapid weight loss Mask the presence of other banned substances

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Caffeine		Early heart attacks Strokes Liver tumors Kidney failure Psychiatric problems Depression
Diuretics		Blood clots Heart attack Hypertension Stroke
Erythropoietin (EPO)		Illegal «in accordance with WADA code» Can lead to cardiac arrest Digestive problems
Beta blockers		Insomnia Nervousness Restlessness Nausea
Anabolic steroids		Kidney damage Low blood pressure Dehydration

SEHS A.3 (SL)

SEHS A.3 (SL)

Define the term ergogenic aid.

What are the proposed and actual benefits that some athletes would hope to gain by using the following ergogenic aids?

What are the possible harmful effects of long-term use of the following ergogenic aids?

Define the term ergogenic aid.

Which class of non-nutritional ergogenic aids is banned by IOC and WADA?

What are the proposed and actual benefits that some athletes would hope to gain by using the following ergogenic aids?

What are the possible harmful effects of long-term use of the following ergogenic aids?