Dealing with Pressure Part 2

Also, the decision to dope largely relies on the social pressure athletes feel to meet the standards of their team. This video presents the common arguments that people might use to persuade you to use doping substances. By the end of this video you will be able to identify the flaws in the arguments favoring…

Dealing with Pressure Part 1

The decision to dope largely relies on the internal pressure that athletes feel to excel. This video presents the common arguments that people might use to persuade you to use doping substances. By the end of this video you will be able to identify the flaws in the arguments favoring doping and develop counter arguments…

Body stereotypes

Body image misconceptions are often developed as a result of the inability to meet the socially accepted body stereotypes. This video highlights how body stereotypes influence young players’ conceptions about their body. By the end of this video you will be able to understand the role of body stereotypes on your body image perceptions and…

Body image

An important determinant of doping use in grassroots sport involves misconceptions of body image. This video addresses the issues arising from having body image concerns and highlights an adaptive way of thinking about your body. By the end of this video you will be able to identify whether you have misconceptions of your body image…

Health Side Effects Part 2

Doping use may have severe health side effects. This video presents the health side effects of the less commonly used doping substances; cannabinoids, diuretics and growth hormone. By the end of this video you will be able to identify the most common side effects of these substances and understand that using them will harm your…

Health Side Effects Part 1

Doping use may have severe health side effects. This video presents the health side effects of the most commonly used doping substances; anabolic steroids, erythropoietin and blood doping. By the end of this video you will be able to identify the most common health side effects of these substances and methods, and understand that using…

Checking Medication Part 2

Nutritional supplements are widely used by football players. However, as highlighted in the previous video, athletes should be careful of the substances they use. This video provides information on how to check nutritional supplements and medication. By the end of this video you will be aware of the existing ways to check for the content…

Checking Medication Part 1

Nutritional supplements serve as an alternative to doping use. Still, there are dangers in using them. This video highlights that nutritional supplement use can lead to a positive doping control. By the end of this video you will be able to understand that you are responsible for any substance found in your body and the…

Ethical Considerations

People typically justify their ambiguous behaviors in order to protect their self-worth. In this process they use several rationalizations that make the ambiguous behavior seem acceptable. This video describes the mechanisms people use to rationalize the decision to dope. By the end of this video you will be able to identify these justification mechanisms and…

Spirit of Sport

Doping use is against the Spirit of Sport. However, not all football players are aware about the values underpinning the Spirit of Sport. This video describes the values comprising the Spirit of Sport and provides relevant examples of everyday life in sport. By the end of the video you will be aware of the values…