Central Washington University and the CWU athletic department are committed to maintaining a drug free environment. An important component is educating the student athlete on the effects and consequences of substance abuse. In order to accomplish this goal, a class entitled Drugs in Sports (HED 205) is offered every term. This two-credit course includes surveying the potential hazards of recreational, ergogenic, and restorative drugs commonly used by athletes. It also includes information on nutritional supplements and NCAA drug testing policies and procedures. Every student athlete is required to take this class during their first year and no later than their second year of participation. This course will also serve as our mandatory NCAA drug education component.