steroid secrets - high school MEN (go back)

The pressure to succeed, be stronger, and stand out among peers sometimes drives student athletes to make regretful decisions. The use of steroids is one such decision. Steroids produce short-lived results with long-term consequences. Steroid secrets examines the hazards, and healthy alternatives to using performance enhancing drugs and supplements.

Studies have shown that attitudes toward potential anabolic steroid use changed when high school athletes were presented with alternatives such as strength training techniques and nutrition principles. Steroid Secrets will help student to:

•  identify the physical and psychological effects of anabolic steroid use and some of the dangers associated with use of a nutritional or steroidal supplement;
•  recognize the importance of carbohydrate and protein intake and how they affect athletic performance;
•  understand a basic strength training program; and
•  realize the importance of working with a sports medical team (physician, sports nutritionist, athletic trainer, and coaches) to achieve their athletic goals.


Supports State Goals:
•  22.A.3a Identify and describe ways to reduce health risks common to adolescent;
•  22.A.3b Identify how positive health practices and relevant health care can help reduce health risk;
•  23.A.3 Explain how body systems interact with each other; and
•  23.B.3 Explain the effects of health-related actions upon body systems.

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