| Date | May 2019 | Marks available | 4 | Reference code | 19M.3.SL.tz0.3 |
| Level | Standard Level | Paper | Paper 3 | Time zone | time zone 0 |
| Command term | Evaluate | Question number | 3 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
State two classes of non-nutritional ergogenic aids currently banned by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Evaluate the use of beta blockers by an archer to positively influence their performance.
Markscheme
anabolic steroid ✔
hormones and related substances ✔
diuretics and masking agents ✔
beta blockers ✔
stimulants ✔
blood doping ✔
[2 max]
Strengths:
reduce tremors/shaking in sports where a steady hand is required
OR
increase precision ✔
reduce feelings of anxiety ✔
increase concentration ✔
decrease in blood pressure/heart rate ✔
Limitations:
can cause cardiac failure / heart attack «if there is an underlying heart issue» ✔
hypotension ✔
getting caught and banned ✔
excessive use maybe related to depression ✔
fatigue ✔
Award [2 max] for strengths and limitations.
[2 max]
Examiners report
Most students did very well with discussion of how beta blockers positively alter performance. Many students had difficulty with or did not provide many negative aspects, which limited their marks to 2 of 4 possible marks.
