SPCO207

Ethics in Sport

15 points

Occurrences

Description

In achieving a dominant position, sport has become institutionalised and its meaning, significance and moral and ethical influence has a profound and powerful affect on society. This course introduces students to philosophical, moral and ethical foundations of sport. It examines a range of philosophical views of sport and considers its powerful influence on the attitudes and values of the individual and contemporary society. Sporting scenarios are examined and ethical decision making applied to critique the role, functions, meaning, and moral bases of sport.

Prerequisites

1) 15 points at 100-level, or
2) enrolment in GradCertSpC, or
3) with approval from Programme Coordinator