Subsection 6: Anti-doping education

The education plan referred to in 12° of the I of article L. 232-5 includes an assessment of the situation and determines the target groups, objectives and activities as well as monitoring procedures.

In order to identify the target groups for whom anti-doping education is a priority, the French Anti-Doping Agency takes into account the level of practice of athletes and support staff, the sport discipline and the associated doping risks, as well as forthcoming sporting events. It also takes into account the annual testing programme provided for in 1° of I of article L. 232-5. The target groups include at least national…

The education programme referred to in 12° of the I of article L. 232-5 shall cover at least the following topics: the principles and values associated with the fight against doping; -the rights and responsibilities of athletes, athlete support personnel and other target audiences; -the concept of strict liability in relation to doping; -the consequences of doping; -violations of the rules relating to the fight against doping; prohibited substances and…

The educational actions undertaken as part of the education programme mentioned in 12° of I of article L. 232-5 are provided by educators approved by the agency, under the conditions it determines.