Gym and Tonic – Supplements and Drugs in Youth Sport: Module 2

Gym and Tonic – Supplements and Drugs in Youth Sport is a comprehensive lecture covering the latest trends in youth sport with regard to supplements and drugs. The background, advances in science and testing and efficacy of supplements is discussed with a view to being able to recognise the signs and symptoms of drug use and how to advise an athlete in an ethical way. Despite the health risks and adverse effects of drugs in sport, they are still prevalent and the way the issue is addressed is important.