Last update: doc. PhDr. Irena Parry Martínková, Ph.D. (12.11.2021)
The course is accredited by Swansea University. Course leaders: Prof. Mike McNamee (KU Leuven/Swansea University), Dr. Andrew Bloodworth (Swansea University).
Doping and Anti Doping Policy are among the most contentious issues in the world of sport. This module critically presents the history of doping and WADA, nature of anti doping rule violations, their justification, and highlights key ethical problems such as harmonization, strict liability, therapeutic use exemption.
This module will develop a critical awareness of the need for anti doping policy in the governance of sports, to recognize ethical problems for both athletes and anti doping organizations, and to develop a critical appreciation for World Anti Doping Agency’s rationale and its effectiveness.
Aim of the course
Last update: doc. PhDr. Irena Parry Martínková, Ph.D. (11.11.2021)
By the end of this module, students will be able to:
1. Recognise the strengths and weakness of the ethical justification for anti doping policy (ADP) generally and anti doping rule violations specifically.
2. Identify key ethical problems with harmonization of ADP.
3. Critically evaluate ethical problems in doping control testing (including privacy, whereabouts, data storage and analysis).
4. Appreciate the significance of ADP in relation to other issues of Sport Integrity.
Requirements to the exam
Last update: doc. PhDr. Irena Parry Martínková, Ph.D. (11.11.2021)
Type: Continuous assessment without exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation: Paper/Project, Presentation
