Testing and monitoring
What Testing and monitoring means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Testing and monitoring
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Random and target testing of athletes, testing of samples for banned substances, biological passports that track blood variables over time, and whereabouts rules that require athletes to be available for testing.
Topics that use Testing and monitoring
- Drugs in sport (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Anti-doping regulations and WADA rules
- Anti-doping strategies
- Beta blockers
- Consequences of doping for the performer
- EPO
- Fine motor control and precision sports
- Immediate rewards and delayed costs
- International cooperation and enforcement
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