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Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the impact of the program taught to Sports Science students by the Spanish Anti-Doping Agency AEPSAD, called "Vive Sin Trampas", whose objectives are to offer knowledge about doping and raise awareness against its use. Methods: To determine its effectiveness, the study was carried out on a sample of 145 students participating in the program who had to complete a questionnaire prior to the course and two other questionnaires after completing it, one after a week (answered by 54 students) and another after 4 months (answered by 46 students). Findings: Through statistical analysis it was observed, in the students, a substantial increase in knowledge about doping substances and their impact after completing the program, considering them to a greater extent harmful in the short and long term and less beneficial for performance, as well as an increase in moral rejection of doping in sport, although the latter cannot be considered statistically significant. However, they did not consider that there was greater control over doping or greater severity in the sanctions after completing the course. Discussion: Evaluation of educational programs is necessary to increase its impact. Conclusions: AEPSAD’s "Vive Sin Trampas" program increases knowledge and awareness of the impact of using doping substances in sport.
