Outlining an Informative Speech: Anabolic Steroids
| Outlining an Informative SpeechAnabolic Steroids in Sports | | |
OUTLINE OF SPEECH
ATTENTION-GETTING OPENER
An athlete is a person who is trained or skilled in exercises, sports, or games requiring physical strength, agility, or stamina. Athletes train and practice year-round to prepare for the competition and challenges. Most high school, college, amateur and professional athletes participate in sports for the opportunity to pit their abilities against those of their peers, and to experience the satisfaction that comes from playing to their potential. Others do so to satisfy a desire for recognition and fame. Unfortunately all this creates some athletes who are determined to win at any cost. Have you heard or know of anyone who has used anabolic steroids?
PREVIEW
Today I will give you some interesting facts about the use of anabolic steroids in sports.
I Description and definition
II Reasons for using
III Famous Athletes
IV Effects
V Solutions
BODY
TRANSITION: To better understand my report, first we should know what anabolic steroids are.
I Description and definition A. A group of usually synthetic hormones that are derivatives of testosterone, are used medically especially to promote tissue growth B. Are sometimes abused by athletes to increase the size and strength of their muscles and improve endurance C. Non-medical use of anabolic steroids is illegal and banned by most major sports organizations D. In January 2005, the Anabolic Steroid Control Act was amended with the Controlled Substance Act that added anabolic steroids to the list of controlled substances and makes possession of the substances a federal crime
TRANSITION: You may be asking by now, what are the reasons that make athletes use these drugs?
II Reasons for using A. To gain advantage B. Lack of self esteem C. Peer, competitive, fan and media pressure
TRANSITION: Now, I will mention some famous athletes that used, during their
OUTLINE OF SPEECH
ATTENTION-GETTING OPENER
An athlete is a person who is trained or skilled in exercises, sports, or games requiring physical strength, agility, or stamina. Athletes train and practice year-round to prepare for the competition and challenges. Most high school, college, amateur and professional athletes participate in sports for the opportunity to pit their abilities against those of their peers, and to experience the satisfaction that comes from playing to their potential. Others do so to satisfy a desire for recognition and fame. Unfortunately all this creates some athletes who are determined to win at any cost. Have you heard or know of anyone who has used anabolic steroids?
PREVIEW
Today I will give you some interesting facts about the use of anabolic steroids in sports.
I Description and definition
II Reasons for using
III Famous Athletes
IV Effects
V Solutions
BODY
TRANSITION: To better understand my report, first we should know what anabolic steroids are.
I Description and definition A. A group of usually synthetic hormones that are derivatives of testosterone, are used medically especially to promote tissue growth B. Are sometimes abused by athletes to increase the size and strength of their muscles and improve endurance C. Non-medical use of anabolic steroids is illegal and banned by most major sports organizations D. In January 2005, the Anabolic Steroid Control Act was amended with the Controlled Substance Act that added anabolic steroids to the list of controlled substances and makes possession of the substances a federal crime
TRANSITION: You may be asking by now, what are the reasons that make athletes use these drugs?
II Reasons for using A. To gain advantage B. Lack of self esteem C. Peer, competitive, fan and media pressure
TRANSITION: Now, I will mention some famous athletes that used, during their