Unit

School Of Science And Health

Drugs in SportWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 400963.2

Discipline: HEALTH PROMOTION

Student Contribution Band: 2

Level: 3

Credit Points: 10

Equivalent Units
100674 - Drugs in Sport

About this Unit
This unit examines the dominant issues and discourse around the use of drugs in sport. The focus will be on exploring the socio-cultural, political and personal reasons why drugs are used in sport from the perspective of athletes, coaches, administrators and educators. Students will need to continually reflect upon their own practices and beliefs around drug use and sport. The unit offers challenging and relevant theoretical and practical experiences to students from a variety of professional backgrounds.