Ethics of Sport

Catalog description

Examines ethics in sports from the perspective of the individual, athletic administrator and sport industry as a whole. Issues addressed include fan behavior; labor management relations; player safety; competition and fair play; cheating; gender equity in sport; social issues in sport; sport as a tool for peacemaking; ethical obligations to the community and other trending topics. Students critically examine and reflect upon ethical dilemmas from varied perspectives. Students also learn to balance the tension between ethical standards and situational contexts in ethical decision making.