Chapter 1 Ethics in Sports

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Chapter 1 Ethics in Sports

• Gina Oliver

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Introduction

• Ethics include personal and professional
  behaviors such as scruples, honesty and integrity
• Ch. 1 covers a variety of ethical dilemmas faced
  by coaches
• Name some current events in sports today that
  relate to ethics.

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Websites

• Character Counts
• The TEAM APPROACH
• Gold Medal Standards for Youth Sports (PDF)

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Overview

• Sportsmanship vs. Gamesmanship
• Strategies to win fairly

Mind Games
Spirit
Taunting
Violence
Bending Rules
Conduct
Character
Rules
Cheating
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Nature vs. Nurture

• Competition is innate
• Observe Childrens Play
• Lack of Generosity
• Making up rules
• Temper tantrums
• Competition brings out the best and the worst in
  people

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Society is driven by Competition

• There are winners and losers
• Coaches have pressure to win
• Athletes have pressure to succeed
• The role of parents at an early age
• Coaching Relationships
• Teachers, Parents, Players, Opponents, Officials
• Confidentiality, Honesty, Respect
• Loyalty, Support

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Ethical Dilemmas

• It aint cheating if everyone else does it.
• Illegal practice sessions
• Recruiting out of area
• Pages 8-12 examples group discussions

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Summary

• What are your ethical and moral values in regard
  to sports?
• Does your opinion change according to the level
  of play?
• What lessons can you teach to your team?
• Review Discussion Questions pg. 15-17

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Where to Get More Information

• Other training sessions
• List books, articles, electronic sources
• Consulting services, other sources