Case Study: The University of Hull advances anti-doping research and education with The Distance

The University of Hull delivers anti-doping app in two phases with The Distance

The University of Hull approached The Distance with a challenge to develop an app for a research project aimed at changing attitudes toward doping in sport. The university lacked in-house technical expertise and needed a partner to build an app that could deliver provocative videos, questionnaires, and expert guidance to effectively challenge perceptions and promote clean competition.

The Distance implemented a two-phase solution, beginning with a research app to collect data and followed by a public release that added certification functionality for coaches. This approach allowed the University of Hull to manage content and review data via a CMS, continuously refining their research. The Distance's work resulted in a successful research phase that led to enhanced testing and a publicly available app that continues to help users understand the risks of doping in sports.

The University of Hull