1. Topic-
Substance Abuse
 
2. Content-
Athletes at all levels are susceptible to pressure which may cause them to turn to drug and alcohol abuse. These substances may be taken to either increase their performance abilities or to relieve some of the stress in their lives. Individuals involved with athletes should be aware of the signs and symptoms associated with the use and abuse of drugs as well as interventions that can be taken to help with those problems.
 
3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
After studying Chapter 24, the student will be able to:

1. Identify the signs of drug abuse.
2. Identify those drugs known as stimulants, and describe their affect on athletic performance.
3. Identify the narcotic analgesic drugs.
4. Explain the effects that beta blockers and diuretics have on the body.
5. Describe the deleterious effects of anabolic steroids on teens, men, and women.
6. Explain the risks associated with blood re-injections.
7. Explain the negative effects of alcohol and tobacco on an athlete��s health and performance.
8. Identify the primary recreational drugs and their effects.
9. Describe the drug testing programs present at the various levels of athletic competition.
 
4. Objectives-
- Beta Blockers - Therapeutically used for treating hypertension and a variety of cardiac diseases.
- Diuretics - Therapeutically used for a variety of cardiovascular and respiratory conditions in which elimination of fluids from tissues is necessary (hypertension)
- Doping- The administration of a drug that is designed to improve the competitor's performance.
- Gynecomastia - Swelling of the breasts in males due to ingestion of anabolic steroids.
- Hirsutism - Excessive hair growth and/or the presence of hair in unusual places.
- Narcotic analgesic drugs - Used in the management of moderate to severe pain.
- Physical Dependence- The state of drug adaptation that manifests itself as the development of tolerance and, when the drug is removed, causes a withdrawal syndrome.
- Psychological Dependence - The drive to repeat the ingestion of a drug to produce pleasure or to avoid discomfort.
- Tolerance - The need to increase the dosage to create the effect that was obtained previously by smaller amounts.
- Withdrawal Syndrome - Unpleasant physiological reactions that occur when a drug is abruptly stopped.
 
5. Materials and Aids-
Chapter 24 PowerPoint Video
Chapter 24 Guided Notes
Chapter 24 Worksheet
Chapter 24 Vocabulary Crossword
"Athletics - If you don't take it, you won't make it" video
Chapter 24 Quiz
Chapter 24 Test
 
6. Procedures/Methods-

A. Development-

1. Chapter 24 PowerPoint (Video File)
2. Chapter 24 Guided Notes (On Moodle): These notes are intended that you fill in the blanks while listening to the lecture. There may be information that is not in these notes that I discuss during the lecture. You may type that addition information in the notes as well.
 

B. Practice-

"Athletics - If you don't take it, you won't make it" video: Students will watch this video during class. They will then write at least a 1 page summary of the video, making sure they cover the following points:
The performance enhancing drug taken
The potential side effects or complications of the performance enhancing drug that was taken
The members of the sports medicine team involved in the scandal and their roles
The drug testing process
The consequences of taking performance enhancing drugs
 

C. Independent Practice-

1. Chapter 24 Worksheet (On Moodle): This worksheet needs to be completed and submitted by the day before your test. It will serve to help you study for your test.
2. Chapter 24 Vocabulary Crossword (Hard Copy)
 

D. Checking for understanding-

Chapter 24 Quiz (On Moodle)
 
7. Evaluation-
Chapter 24 Test (On Moodle)
 

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