Sport Ethics: Applications for Fair Play

Overview

Main description

This text challenges students to examine how to respond to moral issues and dilemmas in sport. The book includes philosophic theory that has proven effective in the moral development of athletes. The theory is balanced with applications and thought-provoking questions. Each chapter provides a historical and sociological perspective on the issues facing youth, interscholastic, intercollegiate, Olympic, and professional sport.

Table of contents

1 The Process of Moral Reasoning2 Values, Principles, and You3 Application and Strategy: Thinking about the Game Plan4 Intimidation, Competition, and Sportsmanship5 Violence in Sport6 Eligibility in Sport7 Sport Elimination8 Commercialized Sport9 Racial Equity: African Americans in Sport10 Gender Equity in Sport11 Ergogenic Aids for Sport Performance12 Ethical Considerations of Technology in Sport13 Sport Science, Physical Education, and Research14 Epilogue: Morality in Sport