Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Sports and Chemistry by IISS G. Torno (November)

 •HISTORY OF SPORTS, OLYMPIC GAMES, DOPING


What do you think about competitions nowadays? What differences can you detect if you compare athletes in the past and nowadays? Do you agree with the use of boosters to win at any rate? 

To see the Power Point Presentation go to https://twinspace.etwinning.net/files/collabspace/5/35/335/124335/files/a57c17c6c.pdf


WADA ‘PROHIBITED LIST’. • S1. Anabolic agents, Anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) , Other anabolic agents, including but not limited to clenbuterol, tibolone, zeranol and zilpaterol • S2. Hormones and related substances Erythropoietin (Epo) Growth hormone (Hgh), insulin-like growth factors, mechanogrowth factors (MGFS) Gonadotrophins (LH, HCG), prohibited in males only Insulin Corticotrophins • S3. Beta-2 agonists • S4. Agents with anti-estrogenic activity Aromatase inhibitors Selective estrogen receptor modulators (serms) Other antiestrogenic substances • S5. Diuretics and other masking agents • S6. Stimulants (prohibited in-competition) • S7. Narcotics (prohibited in-competition) • S8. Cannabinoids (prohibited in-competition) • S9. Glucocorticosteroids (prohibited in-competition) • P1. Alcohol (prohibited in particular sports) • P2. Beta-blockers (prohibited in particular sports)


DOPING SUBSTANCES AND METHODS CLASSIFIED ACCORDING TO THE SUPPOSED ERGOGENIC EFFECTS Increase of endurance performances and oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood Erythropoiesis-stimulating substances (e.g. erythropoietin) Blood transfusions Artificial oxygen carriers Anti-asmatic agents Increase of power performances and muscle mass Anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) Recombinant hormones and gonadotrophins (growth hormone, LH and HCG) Other non-steroid anabolic agents (anti-inflammatory drugs) Sports where concentration, steady action and ability to control movements are required b-blockers Calcium channel antagonists Masking agents (e.g. diuretics) ‘Transversal’ methods Gene doping Other substances with unlikely performance-enhancing activity Stimulants Narcotics





1 comment:

  1. We think that nowadays some people do not understand the idea of "healthy competition". Some athletes think they have to win at any rate. Unfortunately, some of them even commit illegal actions using drugs to perform in a better way.
    We reject that, it is completely UNFAIR!

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