HED 205 - Drugs and Sport

Description:
Survey of the potential hazards of recreational, ergogenic, and restorative drugs commonly used by athletes. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, and Spring).

Credits: (3)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Describe the principles of the wellness model as it relates to substance use & abuse.
Describe the historical background of drug use and motives in the collegiate and professional sports arenas.
Identify the key elements of addiction from the disease model perspective.
Identify the necessary criteria to determine substances that are banned by the NCAA utilizing the Resource Exchange Center (REC).
Describe the NCAA banned substances protocol with regard to substance use and abuse.
Describe the CWU Athletic Department substance use and personal conduct policy.
Describe the negative implications that anabolic steroids have on the human body and sport eligibility at the collegiate and professional levels.
Demonstrate the importance and benefit of engaging in alternative activities other than drugs as a means to generate natural highs.
Identify drug prevention and treatment strategies related to drugs and sports.

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