Особливості антидопінгової освіти у спорті в Україні (на матеріалі опитування спортсменів)

Education is a key instrument for preventing anti-doping rule violations and fostering a culture of “clean sport.” In light of the recent approaches to updating the World Anti-Doping Code and the International Standard for Education, the examination of the current state and challenges of anti-doping education in Ukraine gains particular significance. Understanding athletes’ actual level of awareness, sources of information, and educational needs provides an essential foundation for modernizing the national system of anti-doping education. Purpose and methods. The aim of the study was to determine athletes’ attitudes toward the current state, positive and problematic aspects, and potential directions for improving anti-doping education in sport in Ukraine. A survey of 434 athletes from various sports disciplines was conducted online via Google Forms. Results. Initial anti-doping knowledge is predominantly acquired from informal sources – coaches, media, and social networks. More than half of the surveyed athletes had participated in educational programs, most frequently on the WADA ADEL platform. Common forms of training include digital courses and lectures; however, athletes regard practical sessions, interactive workshops, and gamified methods as the most effective. The main educational topics remain the values of “clean sport” and the consequences of doping use, while procedural aspects (ADAMS, TUE, doping control) are insufficiently covered. The most effective communication channels identified were YouTube, Instagram, and Telegram. Key conclusions. The study revealed a high level of athletes’ interest in acquiring anti-doping knowledge and an awareness of the importance of the educational component within the anti-doping system. It is necessary to develop a multi-level, differentiated system of anti-doping education that combines digital technologies with interactive methodologies, as well as to strengthen the role of the National Anti-Doping Center (NADC), sports federations, and educational institutions in cultivating a culture of “clean sport.”