Doping in Sports: Understanding Testing and Prevention
Explore the complex world of doping in sports, from historical context to modern testing methods. Learn about prevention and regulations.
Explore the complex world of doping in sports, from historical context to modern testing methods. Learn about prevention and regulations.
This comprehensive course examines the multifaceted nature of doping in sports, led by experts from the University of Lausanne and key anti-doping organizations. Students will explore the historical, social, and scientific aspects of doping, learning about detection methods, prevention strategies, and regulatory frameworks. The course features insights from WADA, UEFA, CAS, and the Swiss Laboratory for Doping Analysis, providing a thorough understanding of how anti-doping measures are implemented and enforced.
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What you'll learn
Identify the cultural and historical dimensions of doping in sports
Understand the complexity of doping beyond simple binary perspectives
Recognize key anti-doping institutions and their roles
Analyze how social and organizational contexts influence doping decisions
Explore modern testing methods and biological passport systems
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of doping in sports, examining the complex interplay of biological, psychological, and sociological factors. Students learn about the historical evolution of doping practices, modern detection methods, and prevention strategies. The curriculum covers key topics including bioanalytical testing, the biological passport system, and forensic approaches to doping detection. The course features expert insights from major sports organizations and anti-doping agencies, providing practical understanding of how anti-doping measures are implemented.
What is doping?
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
Why do athletes give in to doping?
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
Organizations and doping: prevention and repression
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Bioanalytical and forensic approaches to doping
Module 4 · 4 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Sports Sociology Expert and Doping Research Specialist
Dr. Fabien Ohl serves as Professor of Sociology of Sports at the University of Lausanne's Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, where he previously served as director of the Institute of Sports Sciences and dean of the faculty. His research focuses on sports sociology, particularly doping in cycling and sports marketing. With over 2,159 citations and an h-index of 24, his work has significantly influenced sports sociology research. Through his bilingual Coursera courses "Doping: Sports, Organizations and Sciences" and "Dopage: Sports, Organisations et Sciences," he helps students understand the complex sociological aspects of doping in sports. His notable publications include "Social Capital and Sport Governance in Europe" (Routledge, 2010) and "L'épreuve du dopage: Sociologie du cyclisme professionnel" (PUF, 2008). His current work involves reforming professional cycling to reduce doping risks while examining the sociological factors that influence athlete behavior and organizational structures in sports.
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