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Ethical Dilemma

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 17mins

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Class
Date
1.

To have "integrity" means...

a)

You don't tell on a mate, no matter how bad a thing they have done

b)

To believe that everything you do is right

c)

To do what what you know to be right, even if you aren't going to be recognised for it

d)

To do what you are told

2.

What makes an ethical dilemma different to your usual problem?

a)

Because there is more than one problem to solve

b)

Because someone will get hurt by the decision

c)

Because there is no clear cut "right" or "wrong"

d)

Because you may have to do something that you don't want to

3.

Which concept can be defined as:

Following the written and unwritten rules of the competition while showing respect, fairness, friendship and inclusion of others

a)

Ethics

b)

Fair play

c)

Sportspersonship

d)

Morality

4.

Ethical actions are best described as:

a)

a life well lived.

b)

determining right from wrong.

c)

a set of moral, character and integrity qualities informing choice.

d)

influences on our own individual qualities and choices in physical activity.

5.

Ethics are:

a)

a guide to living a good life.

b)

the social influences on our lives.

c)

a decision-making process about specific issues.

d)

the reasoning that guides attitudes, behaviours and actions.

6.

An example of formal fair play is:

a)

serving to the correct court in badminton.

b)

staying quiet for the opposing player’s serve in tennis.

c)

stopping to check if an injured opposition player is alright.

d)

not walking across a golf green between the hole and another player’s ball.

7.

Integrity in sport is best defined as players:

a)

playing by the rules.

b)

demonstrating ethics and values.

c)

demonstrating good behaviour on and off the field.

d)

demonstrating fair and honest performances, free from external interests or unfair advantages.

8.

In sport, purposely breaking a rule with the intention of gaining a competitive edge is:

a)

sportsmanship.

b)

not a moral offence.

c)

something only elite athletes do.

d)

a breach to the ethical code of sport.

9.

Stage 1 of the ethical decision-making framework is

a)

Evaluate alternatives

b)

Find information

c)

Identify the ethical dilemma

d)

Devise strategies

10.

In physical activity, what are the four categories of ethical dilemmas?

a)

Gender, age, technology and equipment, and corruption

b)

Fair play, Gender, ability, and corruption

c)

Gender, ability, technology and equipment, and corruption

d)

Age, skill, technology and equipment, and access

11.

In the past, males and females been separated in physical activity.

What is NOT one of the reasons for this?

a)

There are biological differences between males and females

b)

To reduce the chance of injuries

c)

To ensure fairness

d)

Males enjoy sport more than females

12.

A highly-skilled netballer wants to play in a team with her friends, who are not as skilled or experienced.

This is an example of which kind of ethical dilemma?

a)

Gender

b)

Ability

c)

Technology and equipment

d)

Corruption

13.

Why is access to technology and equipment in sport an ethical dilemma?

a)

It creates an unfair advantage for those who can afford it

b)

It allows all athletes to improve their performance

c)

It creates an unfair advantage for those who can't afford it

d)

It allows anyone who wants to improve to do so

14.

An organisation bribes an athlete to use a lighter shotput than their opponents. This will ensure the athlete wins the competition and prize money.

This is an example of which kind of ethical dilemma?

a)

Gender

b)

Ability

c)

Technology and equipment

d)

Corruption

15.

Ethical dilemmas in physical activity relate mostly to which principle?

a)

Honesty

b)

Consistency

c)

Fairness

d)

Loyalty

16.

Ethical dilemmas are situations where a choice has to be made between two or more options, neither of which is entirely ethically acceptable.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

I have no idea

17.

Why is ethical decision-making important for sports clubs and organisations?

a)

Their decisions affect many people

b)

They are help accountable for their decisions

c)

They deal with a lot of ethical dilemmas

d)

All of the above

18.

What is NOT a question to consider when finding information on an ethical dilemma?

a)

What are the relevant facts?

b)

Who will the final decision affect the most?

c)

How many people will this decision affect?

d)

What strategies have been used in response to similar situations?

19.

The ethical decision-making framework is essential for all clubs and sporting organisations.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

I have no idea

20.

What is the purpose of an ethical decision-making framework?

a)

Finding the perfect ethical solution to an ethical dilemma

b)

Exploring ethical dilemmas to make the most ethical decision possible

c)

Understanding the type of dilemma that has occured

d)

Defining what ethical dilemmas are