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1School of Pharmacy, Kitasato University, Tokyo, Japan. hi_royuki2002@yahoo.co.jp
Yakugaku Zasshi : Journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan
|December 2, 2011
Summary
Students gained practical anti-doping education experience by chaperoning doping control activities. This hands-on learning provided insights into inspection processes, sports, and athlete needs beyond traditional coursework.
Area of Science:
- Sports Pharmacy
- Anti-Doping Education
- Higher Education
Context:
- Limited anti-doping education opportunities exist in universities despite the establishment of sports pharmacy systems.
- Student involvement in anti-doping activities as chaperones for dope test staff offers a unique learning avenue.
- Traditional academic settings do not fully capture the practical aspects of anti-doping and athlete welfare.
Purpose:
- To describe the student chaperone experience in anti-doping activities.
- To highlight the practical learning derived from observing doping inspections and understanding athlete perspectives.
- To discuss the significance, utility, and future outlook of such experiential learning in sports pharmacy and anti-doping.
Summary:
- Students participating as chaperones in anti-doping activities gained valuable insights into the doping control process.
- The experience provided a comprehensive understanding of doping inspection flows, sport-specific characteristics, and athlete motivations.
- This practical exposure complements theoretical knowledge, offering a deeper appreciation for anti-doping efforts.
Impact:
- Enhances the practical understanding of anti-doping procedures for students in sports pharmacy programs.
- Bridges the gap between academic learning and real-world application in sports integrity.
- Informs future strategies for integrating experiential learning into university anti-doping education curricula.
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