1. Chapter 9: Dietary Supplements and Performance Enhancers

2. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 2 Dietary Supplements  Many athletes use supplements in an effort to enhance their performance.  Dietary supplements are products other than tobacco that are intended to enhance the diet.  They include vitamins, minerals, amino acids, herbs, and/or other botanicals.

3. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 3 Performance Enhancers  Many athletes use chemical enhancers to improve their athletic competition results.

4. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 4 Anabolic Steroids  Anabolic steroids are substances based on the male sex hormone, testosterone, that are used to enhance metabolism and build up body tissues, especially muscles.

5. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 5 Anabolic Steroids (cont.) Anabolic steroid use (in year 2000) Grade8th 10th12th Ever used3.0%3.5%2.5% Used in past year1.7%2.2%1.7% Used in past month0.8%1.0%0.8%

6. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 6 Androstenedione  Androstenedione is a steroid produced naturally in both men and women.  It can change or enhance the growth and development of masculine or feminine traits.

7. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 7 Caffeine  Caffeine is an alkaloid that acts as a stimulant.  It is present in coffee, many soft drinks, and chocolate.  It is believed to enhance endurance and improve reaction times.

8. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 8 Creatine Monohydrate  Creatine monohydrate is an amino acid found naturally in skeletal muscle that is stored for quick energy.  As a supplement, it is used to increase skeletal muscle.

9. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 9 Ephedra  Ephedra is now banned by the NCAA, NFL, and IOC.  It is derived from a shrublike plant and is used as a stimulant to boost energy and aid in weight loss.

10. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 10 Athletic Code of Ethics  Clarifies and distinguishes proper practices from those that are detrimental and harmful.

11. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 11 Proper Conduct and Good Sportsmanship  Treat others as you would like to be treated.  Do not evade or break the rules of your game.  Treat officials and opponents with respect. Accept the final decision of any official.  Honor visiting teams and spectators and behave honorably at other schools.

12. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 12 Proper Conduct and Good Sportsmanship (cont.)  Be gracious in victory and defeat.  Be as cooperative as you are competitive.  Your actions reflect on you and your school.

13. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 13 Purpose of Athletics in Schools  To teach rules, fundamentals, and skills of individual and team sports  To provide physical training  To provide healthy competition and cooperation within and between schools

14. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 14 Purpose of Athletics in Schools (cont.)  To develop good sportsmanship that will enhance a student’s education  To maintain the spirit of amateur competition

15. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 15 Guidelines for Coaches  Athletics is part of a student’s education, not a goal in itself.  Coaches assist students toward their fullest potential in athletics.

16. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 16 Guidelines for Coaches (cont.)  Coaches shall conduct themselves in a way that brings credit to them and their teams, schools, and sports.  Coaches must maintain objectivity and balance commensurate with good sportsmanship.

17. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 17 Guidelines for Players  Players shall represent themselves and their schools with honor, proper conduct, and good sportsmanship.  Players shall comply fully with the rulings of officials.  Players shall adhere to the rules of the school and the athletic department.