A multidisciplinary examination of drugs, hormones, dietary supplement and methods used by athletes in attempting to enhance athletic performance. Ethical concerns and mechanisms of action will be examined for steroids, stimulants, masking agents, blood doping, and hormonal and dietary supplements among others. May not hold for credit with PHED 4060. Recommended prerequisite BIOL 1412 (ZOOL 1330) or BIOL 2420 (ZOOL 2540) [3 credits]
A multidisciplinary examination of drugs, hormones, dietary supplement and methods used by athletes in attempting to enhance athletic performance. Ethical concerns and mechanisms of action will be examined for steroids, stimulants, masking agents, blood doping, and hormonal and dietary supplements among others. May not hold for credit with PHED 4060. Recommended prerequisite BIOL 1412 (ZOOL 1330) or BIOL 2420 (ZOOL 2540) [3 credits]