Flashcards: Fundamentals of Sports Materials and Performance — 16 cards

Polymer — definition?

Large molecule made from monomers.

Monomer — role?

Small unit that forms polymers.

Polymerization — process?

Chemical bonding of monomers into polymers.

Thermosoftening plastics — property?

Melt and reshape when heated.

Thermosetting plastics — property?

Set hard and cannot be remelted.

Balanced diet — purpose?

Provides nutrients for health and energy.

Nutrient groups — examples?

Proteins, carbs, fats, minerals, vitamins.

Doping — definition?

Using illegal substances to enhance performance.

Anti-doping criteria — how many?

At least two of three conditions.

Doping history — first ban?

1928 by the International Association of Athletics Federations.

Banned drugs — examples?

Stimulants, EPO, HGH, blood doping.

Detection method — main technique?

Mass spectrometry analyzing urine samples.

Blood testing — detects?

Erythropoietin (EPO).

Monitoring tech — used how?

Tracks health, technique, and recovery.

Shutter speed — controls?

Motion blur or freeze.

ISO — effect?

Brightness and image noise.