Unit NUTRITION AND DOPING

ELEMENTS OF NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE

Code	A006415
CFU	4
Teacher	Donatella Siepi
Teachers	(Codocenza)
Hours	32 ore (Codocenza) -
Learning activities	Affine/integrativa
Area	Attività formative affini o integrative
Sector	MEDS-08/C
Type of study-unit

TOXICOLOGY AND DOPING IN SPORT

Code	A006416
CFU	2
Teacher	Maria Teresa Pallotta
Teachers	Maria Teresa Pallotta
Hours	16 ore - Maria Teresa Pallotta
Learning activities	Caratterizzante
Area	Discipline bio-mediche
Sector	BIOS-11/A
Type of study-unit
Language of instruction	Italian
Contents	Principles of toxicology: classification of toxic effects, toxicological risk analysis. Risk/benefit assessment of drugs, safety of drug use. List of substances and methods considered doping. Mechanism of action and toxic effects induced by doping substances: unapproved substances, anabolic agents, peptide hormones, stimulants, narcotics. Analysis of the health risks associated with the abuse of drugs used to enhance athletic performance. Epidemiology of doping. Analysis of the doping phenomenon in various sports environments.
Reference texts	W. Balduini, L. G. Costa – Tossicologia generale e applicata ai farmaci. Moreover, the presentations used during the class are available to the student and can be downloaded from Unistudium.
Educational objectives	Upon completion of the course, students will be able to: - Understand the fundamental principles of toxicology applied to physical activity and sports. - Know the main doping substances and their mechanisms of action. - Evaluate the health risks associated with the use of prohibited substances and methods. - Critically interpret real-life cases of doping in sports. - Promote prevention and health education strategies.
Prerequisites	The student must have knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
Teaching methods	Lectures on all the topics of the course.
Other information	For further information or to arrange an appointment, please contact the Professor at maria.pallotta@unipg.it
Learning verification modality	The exam will be an oral test lasting about 30 minutes. The test is aimed at ascertaining the level of knowledge and understanding get by the student on the the course program. Through the oral test, the teacher will also verify the language skills and student's ability to organize the argument.
Extended program	Mechanisms of substance toxicity, absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination of xenobiotics. Effects of drugs of abuse and supplements. The phenomenon of doping from a historical, ethical, and regulatory perspective. The main classes of substances of abuse and in sports: stimulants, anabolic steroids, EPO, growth hormone, diuretics, blood and gene doping, their effects on health, and doping control procedures. Clinical, medico-legal, and preventive aspects of doping, promotion of a culture of health, safety, and sports ethics through the analysis of case studies and real-life situations.
Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile	Health and wellbeing