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Book Ethics in Sport 3rd Edition

Download or read book Ethics in Sport 3rd Edition written by Morgan, William J. and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2018 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ethics in Sport, Third Edition, offers 32 essays by well-known authors. These essays explore the roots of the ethical and moral dilemmas so prevalent in sport culture today. Nearly half the essays are new to this edition.

Book Ethics of Sport and Athletics

    Book Details:
  • Author : Robert C. Schneider
  • Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
  • Release : 2021-03-05
  • ISBN : 1975174704
  • Pages : 521 pages

Download or read book Ethics of Sport and Athletics written by Robert C. Schneider and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2021-03-05 with total page 521 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Book Sport  Ethics and Leadership

Download or read book Sport Ethics and Leadership written by Jack Bowen and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-07-12 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everybody involved in sport, from the bleachers to the boardroom, should develop an understanding of ethics. Sport ethics prompt discussion of the central principles and ideals by which we all live our lives, and effective leadership in sport is invariably ethical leadership. This fascinating new introduction to sport ethics outlines key ethical theories in the context of sport as well as the fundamentals of moral reasoning. It explores all the central ethical issues in contemporary sport: from violence, hazing, and gambling to performance enhancement, doping, and discrimination. This book not only investigates the ethical, social, and legal underpinnings of the most important issues in sport today, but also introduces the reader to the foundations of ethical leadership in sport and discusses which leadership strategies are most effective. Each chapter includes original real-world case studies, learning exercises, and questions to encourage students to reflect on the ethical problems presented. Sport, Ethics and Leadership is an essential resource for any course on sport and leisure studies, the ethics and philosophy of sport, or sport and leisure management.

Book Ethics and Morality in Sport Management

Download or read book Ethics and Morality in Sport Management written by Joy Theresa DeSensi and published by Nicholson. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third edition continues to examine the ethical concepts, principles and issues in the administration and organisation of sport that made the first two editions of this textbook so widely adopted. The book approaches the topics from four directions: ethical theory, personal and professional ethics, ethics applied, and future moral and ethical issues. Joy T DeSensi and Danny Rosenberg have enhanced the text by adding two new chapters that help to frame the content in a globalised context. In addition, the references, examples, scenarios, and analyses have been updated throughout the book.

Book Ethics and Sport

    Book Details:
  • Author : M.J. McNamee
  • Publisher : Routledge
  • Release : 2002-09-11
  • ISBN : 1135815941
  • Pages : 290 pages

Download or read book Ethics and Sport written by M.J. McNamee and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002-09-11 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The issues surrounding ethical controversies in sport are often touched on in the popular media. This book by leading international scholars in philosophy and the philosophy of sport provides systematic treatment of the ethics of sport from a range of perspectives. Part one includes essays which focus on the basis of sport as an activity that is inherently ethical. Part two concerns the nature of the oft-heard but seldom-clarified notion of fair play. Three essays are included which articulate substantively different interpretations of the concept all of which have different allegiances in ethical theory and practical consequences. Part three deals with ethical questions in physical education and coaching, and Part four, on contemporary issues, includes essays which focus on topics such as violence, conflict and deception. This book is accessible to a wide range of teachers and students in the field of sport and leisure studies. Contributions from international, highly regarded experts in the field to provide the reader with the systematic treatment of the ethics in sport from a diverse perspective.

Book The Ethics of Sport

    Book Details:
  • Author : Robert L. Simon
  • Publisher : Oxford University Press
  • Release : 2016
  • ISBN : 0190270195
  • Pages : 265 pages

Download or read book The Ethics of Sport written by Robert L. Simon and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The moral significance of sport -- Winning, cheating, and the ethics of competition -- Health, safety, and violence in competitive sport -- Enhancement, technology, and fairness in competitive sport -- Competitive sport: education or mis-education? -- Sports, equity, and society -- Concluding comment: the two sides of the force or are sports so great after all?

Book Fundamentals of Sports Ethics

Download or read book Fundamentals of Sports Ethics written by Gregg Twietmeyer and published by . This book was released on 2017-01-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Sports Ethics

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  • Author : Jan Boxill
  • Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
  • Release : 2002-12-20
  • ISBN : 9780631216971
  • Pages : 372 pages

Download or read book Sports Ethics written by Jan Boxill and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2002-12-20 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essays in this reader examine philosophical issues such as sportsmanship, violence, cheating, drug use, racism, sexism, and gender equity. Examines ethical issues in sports, such as sportsmanship, violence, cheating, drug use, racism, sexism, and gender equity. Includes essays by psychologists, sociologists, coaches, and sports writers. Gives the reader an understanding of the moral significance of sport, and how sports affect society.

Book Sports Ethics for Sports Management Professionals

Download or read book Sports Ethics for Sports Management Professionals written by Walter T. Champion Jr. and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2019-02-20 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sports Ethics for Sports Management Professionals provides students with the necessary tools to make ethical decisions in the sports management field. It presents several ethical models that the sports management professional can use as a guide to making ethical decisions. The text contains numerous case studies which allow students to apply the ethical decision-making process to a sports-related ethical dispute.

Book Practical Ethics in Sport Management

Download or read book Practical Ethics in Sport Management written by Angela Lumpkin and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2011-12-01 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leaders and managers throughout the sporting world face many ethical challenges on a daily basis. Should an athletic director chastise an unruly but influential supporter? What factors should affect an athlete's eligibility? Is competitiveness acceptable in youth sports? This text shows aspiring sports management professionals how to identify the moral issues in sports and develop principle-centered leadership practices to lead with justice, honesty, and beneficence. Among the issues addressed are the conflict between sportsmanship and gamesmanship, violence in sports, racial and gender equity, performance-enhancing drugs, academics, and commercialization. Throughout, specific examples from real-world sports situations and reflective questions encourage students to think critically. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

Book The Ethics of Sports

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  • Author : Mike J. McNamee
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2010
  • ISBN : 9780415478601
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book The Ethics of Sports written by Mike J. McNamee and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are few, if any, aspects of contemporary sport that cannot be explored and understood in terms of a dialogue of ethics. From on-field relationships between athletes, coaches and officials, to the corporate responsibility of international sports organisations and businesses, ethics and ethical considerations permeate sport at every level and in every arena.This important new collection of articles showcases the very best international scholarship in the field of sports ethics, and offers a comprehensive, one-stop resource for any student, scholar or sportsperson with an interest in this important area. It addresses cutting-edge contemporary themes within sports ethics, such as gene doping, as well as introducing the classic ethical debates that define our understanding of sport, sporting behaviour and sport in practice. The book is arranged into ten thematic sections, each of which includes an introduction by the editor that highlights those key themes and places each article in context, and offers suggestions for further reading.The Ethics of Sports sheds new light on a wide range of issues within contemporary sports studies, including drugs, disability, gender and ethnicity; the practice of physical education and sports coaching; sports media, sports business, and research ethics within sport. It is essential reading for all students with an interest in sport or applied ethics.

Book Ethics in Sport and Exercise Psychology

Download or read book Ethics in Sport and Exercise Psychology written by Edward F. Etzel and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ethics in Sport and Exercise Psychology explores professional issues that pose unique challenges to those working in the rapidly expanding field of sport psychology. The papers included in this special issue feature the insights of experienced professionals in sport and exercise psychology. Topics addressed include: information related to multiple role issues; the training of ethics to graduate students; the provision of exercise psychology services; developing a professional practice; and working and traveling with elite Olympic level sport teams. Taken collaboratively, the articles provide a better understanding of the ethical nuances of sport and exercise psychology practice.

Book Modern Sports Ethics

Download or read book Modern Sports Ethics written by Angela Lumpkin and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An examination of both ethical and unethical behaviors in sports designed to help readers analyze the notion that participating in sports builds character. Is it possible to teach lasting values through sports? With coverage that explores the origins of sports, ethical theories as applied to sports, and key moral issues affecting sports throughout history to the present day, Modern Sports Ethics: A Reference Handbook surveys the realm of athletics and its potential as an arena for character development. Taking examples from a variety of areas in nonprofessional athletics, including Little League baseball, the Tour de France, and the Olympic Games, Modern Sports Ethics is an eye-opening yet evenhanded look at both the positive and negative impact sports have on society. The book focuses on a number of specific problems and controversies, including commercialization, performance-enhancing drugs, racism, sexism, physical violence and psychological ploys, and deliberate rule-breaking behavior. - Biographical sketches of individuals who have made significant contributions in shaping sports ethics, including John Wooden, Arthur Ashe, and James Naismith - A data and documents chapter that provides context for the examination of specific challenges in sports, such as those faced by young athletes and female athletes

Book Ethics in Sport

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  • Author : William John Morgan
  • Publisher : Human Kinetics
  • Release : 2007
  • ISBN : 9780736064286
  • Pages : 520 pages

Download or read book Ethics in Sport written by William John Morgan and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2007 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a text for students in sport philosophy, sport ethics, sport management and sport studies courses, as well as a reference for professionals with an interest in sport ethics. World-renowned experts examine the moral and ethical issues surrounding sport in contemporary society, addressing current debates.

Book Sport Ethics

    Book Details:
  • Author : David Cruise Malloy
  • Publisher : Thompson Educational Publishing
  • Release : 2003
  • ISBN : 9781550771299
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Sport Ethics written by David Cruise Malloy and published by Thompson Educational Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Sport has always presented participants, administrators, and observers with a wide array of ethical dilemmas, often displayed in the media. We look in astonishment and horror at such things as the judging debacle in the pairs figure-skating event at the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, the not-too-distant future possibility of genetically modified athletes, the bribe taking by members of the IOC, the widespread steroid use by athletes, the child sex-abuse cases in hockey, the acceptance of physical assault and violence, the hooligans among British soccer fans, and the drug abusers at the Tour de France. This revised and expanded edition is designed to provide an analytical framework for readers to explore and understand the ethical issues and controversies in sport today. Included for discussion purposes are topical case studies from the world of sport and recreation."--Publisher's website.

Book Fair Play

    Book Details:
  • Author : Robert L. Simon
  • Publisher : Routledge
  • Release : 2018-09-03
  • ISBN : 0429972202
  • Pages : 260 pages

Download or read book Fair Play written by Robert L. Simon and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-09-03 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is primarily concerned with some of the most important kinds of philosophical issues that arise in sport which are ethical or moral ones. It focuses on the nature of principles and values that should apply to sport.

Book Sport  Ethics and Leadership

Download or read book Sport Ethics and Leadership written by Jack Bowen and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-07-12 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everybody involved in sport, from the bleachers to the boardroom, should develop an understanding of ethics. Sport ethics prompt discussion of the central principles and ideals by which we all live our lives, and effective leadership in sport is invariably ethical leadership. This fascinating new introduction to sport ethics outlines key ethical theories in the context of sport as well as the fundamentals of moral reasoning. It explores all the central ethical issues in contemporary sport: from violence, hazing, and gambling to performance enhancement, doping, and discrimination. This book not only investigates the ethical, social, and legal underpinnings of the most important issues in sport today, but also introduces the reader to the foundations of ethical leadership in sport and discusses which leadership strategies are most effective. Each chapter includes original real-world case studies, learning exercises, and questions to encourage students to reflect on the ethical problems presented. Sport, Ethics and Leadership is an essential resource for any course on sport and leisure studies, the ethics and philosophy of sport, or sport and leisure management.