Use of hormones and drugs in Athletics
What do the following athletes have in common?
German, Athlete Becomes 1st to Test Positive at 2014 Winter Olympics Evi Sachenbacher-Stehle: cross country skier Methylhexanamine http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_F8eY8JjBbc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXPXHK7I1iQ
Weightlifter Pat Mendes has been suspended for two years after testing positive for human growth hormone. Pat Mendes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6X2153UIxKc
Trailer to Autobiography Lance Armstrong: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vx3KJn8r8y0
Read article Login to Linoit and discuss highlights from article and interesting info Be prepared to educate classmates on your specific article Listen/read other article highlights Reflect on what you know!
Honest Olympian Julia Mancuso: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTs5zc_m1rs
Reflection Important reminders AHEC: March 8th Soph, jr and sr. How do the articles on performance enhancing drugs (that we read on Monday) relate to the endocrine system? Refer back to linoit website for notes if needed How would you justify the use of performance enhancing drugs in athletes? Important reminders AHEC: March 8th Soph, jr and sr. Pick up permission forms from my lab table April 4th: cadaver Lab Congrats Vikings!