Ethics of Sport and Athletics: Theory, Issues, and Application

Ethics of Sport and Athletics: Theory, Issues, and Application

by Robert C. Schneider
Ethics of Sport and Athletics: Theory, Issues, and Application

Ethics of Sport and Athletics: Theory, Issues, and Application

by Robert C. Schneider

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Overview

Timely, accessible, and focused on practical application, Ethics of Sport&Athletics: Theory, Issues, and Applications, Second Edition, details the theories and mechanics of moral reasoning, ethical and unethical behavior in sport, and the development of moral education through sport. This well-organized, case-based approach to sport-related dilemmas teaches readers how to successfully apply moral reasoning skills in good decision making to ensure confidence in sports management.   Extensively updated with real-world examples drawn from the latest sports headlines, this Second Edition is designed to help readers grapple with the many complicated ethical challenges they’ll encounter in today’s sports professions, including performance enhancement, violence in sports, and racial and gender discrimination. An expanded emphasis on applying knowledge and concepts in sport management further equips readers to confront specific scenarios, ultimately improving the overall moral integrity of sport without diminishing its competitive element.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781975174705
Publisher: Wolters Kluwer Health
Publication date: 03/05/2021
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 480
Sales rank: 934,523
File size: 6 MB

Table of Contents


Part I Moral Theory in Sport and Athletics
  • Chapter 1: Moral Reasoning: An Introduction
  • Chapter 2: Ethical and Unethical Behavior in Sport
  • Chapter 3: Moral Education and Development through Sport

  • Part II Moral Application in Sport and Athletics
  • Chapter 4: Performance-Enhancement Issues in Sport
  • Chapter 5: Violence in Sport: Ethically Acceptable Boundaries
  • Chapter 6: Race Equity in Sport
  • Chapter 7: Gender Equity in Athletics with an Emphasis on Title IX
  • Chapter 8: Ethical Issues in Interscholastic and Intercollegiate Sport Outcomes
  • Chapter 9: Ethical Decision Making of Sport Managers
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