THE ROLE OF ERGOGENIC DRUGS IN ENHANCING SPORT PERFORMANCE AMONG UNDERGRADUATES OF TERTIARY INSTITUTION IN OGUN STATE

The purpose of this study is to examine the roles of Ergogenic Drugs in enhancing performance among undergraduates of institutions in Ogun state. Respondents used in this study consist of students from Tertiary Institutions in Ogun State. The research instrument used for the study was a questionnaire that contained twenty items seeking information on the roles of Ergogenic Drugs in enhancing performance among undergraduates of tertiary institutions in Ogun state. Questionnaire was done by hand in order to ensure 100% return rate of the questionnaire. Based on findings, it was revealed that sportsmen and women in tertiary institutions have the knowledge of the ergogenic factor that is leading to sport enhancement. A number of athletes also indulge in the use of performance enhancing to avoid defeat in sport. It was therefore recommended that the Nigerian Government should intensify its campaign and public enlightenment programmes to educate the athletes on the health consequences of indiscriminate use of drugs to enhance performance and drug education should be an integral part of the curriculum in tertiary institutions in Nigeria.