Who will win the drugs race?
Activities
The Helix Teachers Notes (CSIRO, Australia)
Champions or cheaters? – students explore the issue of doping in sport through a range of activities that look at how science, sport and society can impact on each other.
Aussie School House (Australia)
Drug use at the Olympics – students research then debate two questions relating to drugs in sport.
Behind the News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Sports drugs testing (28 March 2006) – through discussion, students develop an informed position on the ethical and health implications of drugs in sport. Activity sheets are available.
World anti-doping agency
Teachers tool kit – provides a series of activities on the harm caused by doping to the ethical values of sport.
National Institute on Drug Abuse (National Institutes of Health, USA)
Mind over matter: The brain's response to steroids – students read the information provided then participate in a teacher-led discussion.
Newton's Apple (USA)
Steroids – a sports opinion poll.
Discovery Education (USA)
Sports participation – students locate, analyse and interpret statistical data related to the performance of athletes.
Page updated March 2010.