Module Descriptors
DRUGS IN SPORT
SPOR60404
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Trevor Barter
Email: T.J.Barter@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- PRESENTATION - SEMINAR weighted at 50%
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Resources
Appropriately and adequately equipped lecture theatre
Appropriately and adequately equipped workshop / seminar room (with powerpoint)
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities.
Appropriately and adequately equipped workshop / seminar room (with powerpoint)
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities.
Module Texts
Williams, M. H. (1997). 'The Ergogenics Edge'. Human Kinetics. ISBN: 0-88011-545-9
Yesalis, C. (2000). 'Anabolic Steroids in Sport and Exercise'. Human Kinetics. ISBN: 0-88011-786-9
Yesalis, C. (2000). 'Anabolic Steroids in Sport and Exercise'. Human Kinetics. ISBN: 0-88011-786-9
Module Additional Assessment Details
Students will be required to complete 2 pieces of summative assessment:
1. A 20 minute seminar presentation (assesses LOs 1 and 2), worth 50% of the overall module mark.
2. A 60 minute timed unseen essay in examination conditions (assesses LO 3), worth 50% of the overall
module mark.
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via:
Students will be given the opportunity to present short seminars in workshop sessions and receive feedback on their performance. Practice essay sessions will be used to develop the ability to express themselves clearly and to construct well informed arguments.
1. A 20 minute seminar presentation (assesses LOs 1 and 2), worth 50% of the overall module mark.
2. A 60 minute timed unseen essay in examination conditions (assesses LO 3), worth 50% of the overall
module mark.
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via:
Students will be given the opportunity to present short seminars in workshop sessions and receive feedback on their performance. Practice essay sessions will be used to develop the ability to express themselves clearly and to construct well informed arguments.
Module Learning Strategies
12 x 1 hour tutor-led lecture programme
12 x 1 hour student-led seminar presentation sessions
12 x 1 hour tutor-led seminar presentation sessions and workshops
12 hours tutor-directed independent study
102 hours student-led independent study.
12 x 1 hour student-led seminar presentation sessions
12 x 1 hour tutor-led seminar presentation sessions and workshops
12 hours tutor-directed independent study
102 hours student-led independent study.
Module Indicative Content
The module aims to provide students with an advanced level of knowledge in the area of use and abuse of drugs in sport. The development of the abuse of drugs in sport and the position of the IOC and other governing bodies will be considered. The abuse and effectiveness of various selected physiological and pharmacological ergogenic aids will be considered eg anabolic steroids including nandrolone, amphetamines, caffeine, blood doping and EPO. The role and effectiveness of doping control procedures will feature throughout the module.