Knes 372 Lec. 15 (Doping)

Doping

Use of banned substances to enhance performance.

WADA

World Anti-Doping Agency, oversees anti-doping regulations.

CCES

Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport
-promotes fair play.

Prohibited List

List of substances banned in competitive sports.

Sanctions

Penalties imposed for anti-doping violations.

Testing Procedure

Process for collecting samples to check for doping.

Undetectable Doping

Substances that cannot be identified in tests.

Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs)

Permits use of prohibited substances for medical reasons.

Complicity

Assisting in or covering up doping violations.

Registered Testing Pool

Group of athletes subject to regular doping tests.

Whereabouts Reporting

Athletes must report their location for testing.

Missed Test

Failure to be available during scheduled testing.

Performance-Enhancing Substances

Drugs that improve athletic performance illegally.

Out-of-Competition Testing

Unannounced tests conducted outside competition periods.

Examples of TUEs

Insulin for Type I diabetes, Diuretic for high blood pressure, Stimulant for ADHD.

TUE Application Process

Completed by physician who is prescribing prohibited medication(s).

Where abouts Violation

Sanction length is one to two years.