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2.1.c. Ethical and socio-cultural issues in sport (drugs in sport) GapFill
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Taking performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) can have both positive and negative effects on performers and the sport itself.
Performance-enhancing drugs: impact on the performer
Performers can increase their chance of
if they take PEDs, usually due to the physiological benefits they provide. This success can lead to the increased awareness and
of some performers, which can bring them financial reward from sponsors and allow some amateurs to train full-time due to the increased support. Continued successful performances can also lead to increased wealth (e.g. sponsorship and financial winnings) and increased
as a result of success, which can lead to future work (e.g.TV appearances). PEDs also have the added benefit of allowing athletes to compete with other competitors and level the playing field.
However, taking PEDs also has its limitations. The biggest disadvantage of taking PEDs is that they are considered and immoral. The athlete could be stripped of their medals/trophies/titles if they are proven to have taken illegal substances to aid their performance. They may also incur heavy if they are caught, or may even be from taking part in competitions for a certain amount of time (a short-term or a lifetime ban). This in turn can damage the of the performer, leading to a loss of income if a sponsor pulls financial support, as companies don’t want to be associated with deviant behaviour. It is also important to note that while some PEDs have physiological benefits, many pose serious risks to the performer.
Performance-enhancing drugs: impact on the sport
As already mentioned, PEDs have a beneficial effect on performance levels, which can lead to records being broken and an increase in media attention as a result. However, the use of PEDs leads to spectators questioning the
of the sport and the winners, as they no longer believe them to be true champions. The reputation of a sport can be
, which could again see sponsors removing financial support.