Ethics in Sport

Course Code:
MGT 221
Course Group(s):
Degree Applicable, Responsibility & Expression - Reinforcing, Social & Cultural Engagement - Reinforcing
Course Description:

Sport ethics requires virtues in responsibility, integrity, fairness, and respect – among players, coaches, even spectators and fans. Beyond established guidelines and policies, this course investigates how to build and sustain ethics among those participating in sport management. The course reviews the creation and growth of Title IX in school sports, and the on-going issues of equity in sport participation and management.  This course is designed to introduce students to the ethical issues related to the field of sport (management). It will include an examination of development of a philosophy of sport, the values associated with sport, ethical decision-making in sport, and the establishment of a personal code of ethics. In addition, this course will address ethical issues and considerations in eSports, such as violence, addiction, stereotypes against women players, and health issues. 

Completes General Education Requirements:  RE-R, SC-R

Credit:
3 - 3
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