12 PE - Ethics and integrity

Ethics is

• a decision-making framework.

• a set of rules for living life.

• a set of principles and values that help us to judge what is morally ‘good’ or ‘bad’; ‘right’ or ‘wrong’.

• a code of conduct.

An ethical dilemma is a situation in which

• a person must make a difficult decision.

• a difficult choice must be made, when no available option will result in an outcome that is acceptable.

• a difficult choice that must be made that breaks any written or unwritten rule.

• a person must make a decision somebody else does not agree with.

Which of the following groups has the most significant impact on the development of personal values by children and young people?

• Family

• Peers

• Coaches

• School and community

In simple terms, globalisation

• generally has a negative effect on ethics.

• results in the increased involvement of global media companies in sport.

• is a process that results in the economies, societies and cultures of different regions becoming more interconnected.

• is responsible for the increased financial value of the sporting industry.

In a sporting context, codes of conduct and codes of behaviour both

• recognise ethical behaviour.

• restrict player involvement.

• contain values that stakeholders are expected to conform to over time.

• set and communicate values and outline acceptable and unacceptable behaviours and attitudes.

Stage 1 of the ethical decision-making framework is

• Evaluate alternatives

• Find information

• Identify the ethical dilemma

• Devise strategies

The globalisation of sport is

• the increased ability of sporting organisations to generate revenue by selling television rights.

• the expansion of regional sports tournaments and competitions to new geographic areas.

• the process by which sporting organisations begin to operate on an international scale.

• the expansion of regional sports tournaments and competitions to new geographic areas.

In sport, the four of the most common areas in which ethical dilemmas arise are

• gender, media coverage, enhancements in technology and equipment, and corruption.

• gender, ability, enhancements in technology and equipment, and corruption.

• gender, ability, enhancements in technology and equipment, and globalisation.

• gender, ability, mass media, competitive coaching and corruption.

Mass media can be considered an agent of socialisation. This means it

• has a significant influence on ethical values.

• has significant effects on the popularity of various sporting codes.

• can challenge existing stereotypes and promote examples of good sportsmanship.

• can reinforce inequalities by restricting coverage.

Fair play means

• winning at all costs.

• observing rules.

• showing respect and tolerance on and off the field.

• respecting your opponents.