Beta blockers
What Beta blockers means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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Reference: AQA
Drugs that block beta-adrenergic receptors, reducing the effect of adrenaline and noradrenaline.
Reduce heart rate and tremor, benefiting precision sports.
Topics that use Beta blockers
- Drugs in sport (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Anti-doping regulations and WADA rules
- Anti-doping strategies
- Consequences of doping for the performer
- EPO
- Fine motor control and precision sports
- Immediate rewards and delayed costs
- International cooperation and enforcement
- Long-term degenerative risk
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