Module Descriptors
DRUGS IN SPORT
SPOR60585
Key Facts
School of Health, Science and Wellbeing
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
  • SEMINAR PRESENTATION weighted at 50%
  • EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Texts
Bahrke, M.S. and Yesalis, C.E. (2002) Performance Enhancing Substances in Sport and Exercise. Human Kinetics.
Mottram, D. R. (2015) Drugs in Sport.(6th ed.) London: Routledge
Williams, M. H. (1997) The Ergogenics Edge. Human Kinetics.
Yesalis, C. (2000) Anabolic Steroids in Sport and Exercise. Human Kinetics.

Module Resources
Appropriately and adequately equipped lecture theatre
Appropriately and adequately equipped workshop / seminar room (with powerpoint)
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities.
Internet access sufficient to access blackboard
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (36)
12 x 1hr tutor led lecture series
4 x 2hr tutor/student led workshops on presentation skills, practice presentations and essay writing skills.
8 x 2hr student presentation sessions

Independent Study Hours: (114)
24 hours of tutor directed reading and searching for information
36 hours preparation for seminar presentation
36 hours preparation for unseen examination
18 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 World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and other governing bodies will be considered. The abuse and effectiveness of various selected physiological and pharmacological ergogenic aids will be considered e.g. anabolic steroids, amphetamines, caffeine, blood doping and EPO. The role and effectiveness of doping control procedures will feature throughout the module.

Effective study of this area requires a multi-disciplinary approach including physiological, psychological, sociological and historical perspectives.

Module Additional Assessment Details
Students will be required to complete 2 pieces of summative assessment:

1. A 20 minute seminar presentation (assesses LOs 1, 2 and 3), worth 50% of the overall module mark.
2. A 60 minute timed unseen essay in examination conditions (assesses LO 4), worth 50% of the overall module mark.

Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment:
Early in the module students will be given to opportunity to undertake a presentation in a group. This will enable then to practice and receive feedback on their presentation skills.

Practice essay sessions will be used to develop the ability to express themselves clearly and to construct well informed arguments.