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Chairman's Greetings
Society of Sports Pharmacy
Sang-Won Jeong, President of the Korean Society of Sports Pharmacy
Hello.
I am Chairman Jeong Sang-won.
Based on the 'Sports Nutrition Pharmacy Research Group' voluntarily started by 8 pharmacists in 2021, Society of Sports Pharmacy officially launched on March 26, 2023, as the first field pharmacist-based sports pharmacy organization in Korea .
Our society is not merely a sports-related educational organization or an event management group. It is a pharmacist-centered professional society that defines the expertise of sports pharmacists and supports the safe use of medicines by athletes in pharmacies and sports fields through evidence-based research, education, and field activities.
In order to establish 'sports pharmacy' as a new pillar of sports science, we are expanding the role of pharmacists as integrated health managers encompassing exercise and nutrition; this also places great significance on positioning pharmacies as suitable healthcare spaces for sports pharmacy.
Safe sports starting at the pharmacy
We create an environment where everyone who exercises can consult with a sports pharmacist at a pharmacy .
To this end, going beyond an in-depth understanding of prohibited doping substances (medicines, supplements, etc.), we are strengthening education in biochemistry, physiology, and nutrition, and focusing on educating high-quality 'sports pharmacists'—specialized personnel capable of providing optimal sports pharmacology to athletes.
Today, the lifestyle sports market is growing rapidly regardless of age or gender, and accordingly, the need for specialized pharmacists capable of providing integrated counseling on exercise, medication, supplements, and nutrition is also increasing.
In line with these trends of the times, Society of Sports Pharmacy is actively contributing to the introduction and development of the 'Korean Pharmaceutical Association Sports Pharmacist Specialist Course' that began in 2023, and is leading the expansion of the pharmacist profession.
Furthermore, we are simultaneously promoting public health and revitalizing pharmacy management through professional services at the pharmacy site, such as anti-doping counseling, supplement recommendations, and exercise therapy guidance, while strengthening the practical capabilities of our members by continuously providing the latest academic information related to sports pharmacy.
The future our society envisions is a society where athletes and amateur sports enthusiasts consult with sports pharmacists first at pharmacies and sports venues. Within this framework, we aim to help all citizens healthily demonstrate their physical capabilities and contribute to the establishment of a clean sports culture through medicines, nutrition, and supplements, based on the expertise and trust of pharmacists.
Toward this goal, we are focusing on the following four things.
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Establishing an Academic Foundation — Systematically evaluates research and evidence related to sports medicines, nutrition, supplements, and doping, and presents academic standards.
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Establishing the Professional Role of Sports Pharmacists — We establish an educational system and practical models to enable pharmacists to provide professional counseling on pharmaceutical, nutrition, supplement, and doping issues for athletes in pharmacies and sports fields.
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Creating a Safe Sports Environment — Preventing unintentional doping and drug misuse, and contributing to the safe participation of athletes and the public in sports and the promotion of their health.
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Connecting Academics and the Field — Transforming experience gained at national sports festivals, competitions, pharmacies, and educational settings into research, academic materials, and counseling guidelines.
Moving forward, Society of Sports Pharmacy will continue to do its utmost to serve as a bridge connecting pharmacies, sports, and public health, and to become a true partner for all athletes. Thank you.