How Do Steroids Affect Your Muscles--And the Rest of Your Body?

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Physical Education

Grade(s)

9, 10, 11, 12

Overview

Steroids. They’ve caused global scandals. They’re banned in most athletic competitions. Yet the same properties that help elite athletes and bodybuilders improve performance also make steroids valuable for treating many illnesses and injuries, such as AIDS and cancer. So if steroids are used as medicine, they must be safe to use recreationally, right? Anees Bahji explores the effects of steroids.

Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 09-12 - Strength and Conditioning - Level 1

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Recognize unsafe situations related to participation in strength and conditioning.

Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 09-12 - Strength and Conditioning - Level 1

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Develop a list of your personal actions and how they impact you, teammates, peers, and opponents.

Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 09-12 - Strength and Conditioning - Level 2

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Identify and describe examples of positive and negative behaviors while participating in a strength and conditioning program.

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

TED-Ed

License Type

Custom

Accessibility

Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
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