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Ergogenic Aids In Sports And Exercise Question Paper

Ergogenic Aids In Sports And Exercise

Course:Bachelor Of Science

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
SCIENCE
SSS 401: ERGOGENIC AIDS IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE

DATE: Monday 28th December, 2009 TIME: 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer question 1 and any two (2) others.

1.
Discuss ergogenic aids in relation to rationale for use and ethical considerations.

[30 marks]
2.
Explain any three methods of screening and/or confirmation for use of prohibited
pharmacological
ergogenic
aids.
[20
marks]
3.
Describe the process of carbohydrate loading and outline the benefits and
potential
risks
to
athletes.
[20
marks]
4.
Explain how fluid intake and sports drinks can enhance performance in sports and
exercise, and outline precautions for the same.

[20 marks]
5.
Caster Semenya won 800m women’s event at 2009 World Athletics
Championship in Berlin Germany. Her victory became controversial when she
was declared as having cross gender characteristics. Discuss whether having
cross gender characteristics is an ergogenic aid and the ethical issues concerning
Caster
Semenya’s
debacle.
[20
marks]
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