Ethics in Sports is a home study video course that raises sociological and ethical questions. At the same time it illustrates how philosophical analysis can clarify and help resolve the difficult moral and conceptual issues at stake. Ethics in Sports is designed for teachers and coaches. It has a flexible study format for home, office or school and offers 1 semester hour of graduate credit.

What will I learn from Ethics in Sports?

Sport, Values, and the American Dream

Traditional values in sport Reinforcement of American values through sport Cultural values and specific sports The American value structure: Whose culture is it? Disillusionment in American sport

Social Issues

Drug use in sports Violence and aggression in sports Violence against officials Violence/aggression in selected sports Spectator violence Cheating in sports

Ethics in Coaching

Ethical behavior in sport Professional ethics Code of ethics Bill of teacher rights

The Ethics in Sports Team and Presenters:

Videotape features national and regional experts:

Dr. Pam Richards Professor Exercise Science Department, Central College Dr. Jon Ericson Professor Emeritus Rhetoric & Communication Studies, Drake University Dr. R. Dean Wright Professor of Sociology, Drake University Dr. Jim Verlengia Educational Services, Heartland Area Education Agency Dr. Lisa Stone Head Women's Basketball Coach, Drake University

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