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Chapter 4: Physical Activity for Life

Student Web Activities Lesson 4: Training and Safety for Physical Activities

Introduction:
You want to stay safe and do your best in any physical activity. To achieve this, you need to eat a nutritious, balanced diet, get enough sleep, and avoid harmful substances. You have probably heard on the news that some professional athletes abuse anabolic steroids to improve their athletic performance. Why is this a big deal? Read the links below to find out.

Links to Explore:
InfoFacts: Steroids (Anabolic-Androgenic)
http://www.nida.nih.gov/Infofacts/Steroids.html

Directions:

    • Click on this link and read the article about anabolic-androgenic steroid use.
    • After you’ve finished reading the article, answer these questions:

1.
Name three conditions for which doctors prescribe anabolic steroids.
2.
Why do athletes and others abuse anabolic steroids?
3.
What are three gender-specific side effects of anabolic steroids for men?
4.
What are three gender-specific side effects of anabolic steroids for women?
5.
What specific side effect do adolescents risk if they abuse anabolic steroids?
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