WorksheetsEthical Dilemma
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 17mins
To have "integrity" means...
You don't tell on a mate, no matter how bad a thing they have done
To believe that everything you do is right
To do what what you know to be right, even if you aren't going to be recognised for it
To do what you are told
What makes an ethical dilemma different to your usual problem?
Because there is more than one problem to solve
Because someone will get hurt by the decision
Because there is no clear cut "right" or "wrong"
Because you may have to do something that you don't want to
Which concept can be defined as:
Following the written and unwritten rules of the competition while showing respect, fairness, friendship and inclusion of others
Ethics
Fair play
Sportspersonship
Morality
Ethical actions are best described as:
a life well lived.
determining right from wrong.
a set of moral, character and integrity qualities informing choice.
influences on our own individual qualities and choices in physical activity.
Ethics are:
a guide to living a good life.
the social influences on our lives.
a decision-making process about specific issues.
the reasoning that guides attitudes, behaviours and actions.
An example of formal fair play is:
serving to the correct court in badminton.
staying quiet for the opposing player’s serve in tennis.
stopping to check if an injured opposition player is alright.
not walking across a golf green between the hole and another player’s ball.
Integrity in sport is best defined as players:
playing by the rules.
demonstrating ethics and values.
demonstrating good behaviour on and off the field.
demonstrating fair and honest performances, free from external interests or unfair advantages.
In sport, purposely breaking a rule with the intention of gaining a competitive edge is:
sportsmanship.
not a moral offence.
something only elite athletes do.
a breach to the ethical code of sport.
Stage 1 of the ethical decision-making framework is
Evaluate alternatives
Find information
Identify the ethical dilemma
Devise strategies
In physical activity, what are the four categories of ethical dilemmas?
Gender, age, technology and equipment, and corruption
Fair play, Gender, ability, and corruption
Gender, ability, technology and equipment, and corruption
Age, skill, technology and equipment, and access
In the past, males and females been separated in physical activity.
What is NOT one of the reasons for this?
There are biological differences between males and females
To reduce the chance of injuries
To ensure fairness
Males enjoy sport more than females
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?
Gender
Ability
Technology and equipment
Corruption
Why is access to technology and equipment in sport an ethical dilemma?
It creates an unfair advantage for those who can afford it
It allows all athletes to improve their performance
It creates an unfair advantage for those who can't afford it
It allows anyone who wants to improve to do so
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?
Gender
Ability
Technology and equipment
Corruption
Ethical dilemmas in physical activity relate mostly to which principle?
Honesty
Consistency
Fairness
Loyalty
Ethical dilemmas are situations where a choice has to be made between two or more options, neither of which is entirely ethically acceptable.
True
False
I have no idea
Why is ethical decision-making important for sports clubs and organisations?
Their decisions affect many people
They are help accountable for their decisions
They deal with a lot of ethical dilemmas
All of the above
What is NOT a question to consider when finding information on an ethical dilemma?
What are the relevant facts?
Who will the final decision affect the most?
How many people will this decision affect?
What strategies have been used in response to similar situations?
The ethical decision-making framework is essential for all clubs and sporting organisations.
True
False
I have no idea
What is the purpose of an ethical decision-making framework?
Finding the perfect ethical solution to an ethical dilemma
Exploring ethical dilemmas to make the most ethical decision possible
Understanding the type of dilemma that has occured
Defining what ethical dilemmas are
