Examination of the values of sport and the bases for ethical decision making in sport. Development of a philosophy of sport and the establishment of a personal code of ethics. Application of a code of ethics to ethical issues in sport such as drug testing, sportsmanship, and equity.
Athena Title
Philosophy and Ethics in Sport
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in KINS 3415E
Prerequisite
Students must be enrolled in a professional program to register for this course
Pre or Corequisite
KINS 3430 or KINS 3430E
Semester Course Offered
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
The student will acquire skill in asking philosophical questions.
The student will acquire skill in pursuing philosophic answers.
The student will describe the differences in dualistic and holistic philosophics.
The student will distinguish the differences between biases and insights in viewing contemporary society.
The student will be able to make value choices based upon factual information.
The student will be able to prioritize the extrinsic and intrinsic values of sport.
The student will know approaches to changing philosophical views of sport.
The student will become sensitive to the moral issues that surround sport as a societal institution.
The student will be able to write a personal philosophy of sport.
The student will be able to apply a personal philosophy to ethical issues in sport.
Topical Outline
I. Developing philosophic skills
II. Dualism: Bodies separated from persons
III. Holism: Bodies united with persons
IV. Sport and the needs of society
V. Values of sport
VI. Making sound ethical decisions
VII. Establishing a personal philosophy of sport
VIII. Application of personal philosophy to ethical issues in sport
