Determining the Information and Thoughts of Sports Sciences Faculty Students About Doping

Abstract

The aim of the study is to determine the level of knowledge of undergraduate students in sports disciplines about banned substances and methods that cause doping effect and the damage these substances and methods cause to tissues. This descriptive and cross-sectional study was carried out at Yozgat Bozok University Faculty of Sports Sciences in Yozgat between 1 May and 30 May 2022. Sample selection was not made, and it was completed with 480 students who agreed to participate in the research and made up 80% of the universe. The mean age of the students was calculated as 20.86±2.0 years. It was determined that 72.50% of the participants were women, and 47.50% of them had less income than their expenses. 45% of the participants think that they have sufficient knowledge about doping effects. 52.50% stated that they were partially informed by sports managers and trainers about the substances and methods that cause doping effects. As a result, it was determined that the students did not have sufficient information about the prohibited substances and methods that cause doping effect, and they were not adequately informed by the sports managers and referees. It is suggested that the subject of banned substances and methods that create doping effects should be added to their curriculum in order to eliminate the lack of knowledge of the students of the faculty of sports sciences.