37231 - Toxicology and Prevention of Doping

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student knows the safety and the toxic risk linked to drug therapy. The students know the epidemiology of doping and the health risk of doping substances.

Course contents

Principles of Toxicology: Classification of the toxic effects. Risk-assessment for drug. Relationship between efficacy and toxicity of drugs.

List of substances and methods prohibited. Mechanism of action and toxic effects induced by doping substances: non-approvated substances; anabolic agents; peptide hormones; hormonal and metabolic modulators; stimulants; narcotics; diuretics. Substances included in the Monitoring Program.

Gene and cell doping.

Analysis of the health risks related to the abuse of drugs used to improve sports performance. Therapeutic Use Exemption.

Epidemiology of doping. Analysis of doping in various sports.

Readings/Bibliography

Drugs in Sport, Mottram DR, Chester N. 8th Edition, 2022.

Teaching methods

Lectures with multimedia aids.

Assessment methods

The exam will consist in a written test aimed at assessing the student's understanding and knowledge of the topics set out during the course.

The written test consists of:

-30 multiple choice questions. Each right answer will be awarded with 1 point, while wrong answers will be given -0,25 points.

Examples and details will be shown during the lessons.

During the exam, the use of textbooks, notes, computer aids, calculators is not permitted.

Students have up to 40 minutes to complete the written test.

The student will get a mark for each course unit (Hygiene and Safety of Sports Facilities 3 CFU - Toxicology and Prevention of Doping 3 CFU). The marks obtained for each exam, in proportion to the number of credits, contribute to the final grade of thirty.

To check exam dates, students can access AlmaEsami.

The exam registration list closes one week before the exam date.

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be used as a supportive tool for individual study, for example to facilitate further exploration of course topics, prepare summaries, or develop self-assessment activities. However, the use of AI during in-person examinations is strictly prohibited. Any unauthorized use of AI during an examination constitutes a violation of academic integrity.

Students with specific learning disorders (SLD) and/or temporary or permanent disabilities

Students with specific learning disorders (SLD) and/or temporary or permanent disabilities are encouraged to contact the University Office for Students with Disabilities and Specific Learning Disorders as early as possible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en). The Office will assess their needs and propose appropriate accommodations. Requests for examination accommodations must be submitted to the lecturer at least 15 days before the examination date. The lecturer will evaluate the requested accommodations, taking into account the intended learning outcomes of the course.

Teaching tools

Slides are usually used to enhance clarity during courses. The materials used will be uploaded to to the website https://virtuale.unibo.it

Username and password are reserved for students enrolled at the University of Bologna.

Office hours

See the website of Carmela Fimognari