| Date | November 2019 | Marks available | 2 | Reference code | 19N.3.HL:.tz0.3 |
| Level | Higher Level | Paper | Paper 3 | Time zone | time zone 0 |
| Command term | Explain | Question number | 3 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Stimulants are one class of non-nutritional ergogenic aids currently banned by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). List two other classes of non-nutritional ergogenic aids that are banned.
[2]
a.
Explain reasons for banning pharmacological substances.
[2]
b.
Markscheme
anabolic steroids ✔
hormones and related substances ✔
diuretics and masking agents ✔
beta blockers ✔
Accept appropriate examples of classes of aids, not specific examples. Full names need to be used eg anabolic steroids not just steroids.
a.
unfair advantage / moral obligation of athletes to compete fairly ✔
health/safety issue around the use of these substances ✔
b.
Examiners report
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