SPM 3204
Ethical Issues in Sport Spring 2017
Course Syllabus
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Jamie McCloskey
250D Stadium West
375-4683 x.6001
[email protected]
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4687
210 FLG
T 8-10
Course Description: This course is intended as an introductory examination of
ethical issues that commonly arise in the sport business. The course provides an
analysis of ethical issues facing youth, interscholastic, intercollegiate, Olympic,
professional, and business sport entities.
Course Objectives:
The students will be able to:
 describe the major foundational theories of ethical decision-making
 define values and morals and their development in individuals
 discuss social responsibility in sport
 identify personal ethics in the rights and responsibilities of the athlete, coach,
and administrator
 apply ethical theory to practical situations in sport management
 demonstrate knowledge and appreciation of the history, trends, and the
future of ethical studies in sport
 discuss current ethical issues in sport
Recommended Text:
Lumpkin, A., Stoll, S., & Beller, J. (2003). Sport Ethics: Applications for
Fair Play. Boston: McGraw-Hill.
Additional references, materials and journals: Sport Business Journal, Athletic
Business Journal, Athletic Administration, NCAA News, Athletic Management,
Coach & Athletic Director.
Grading:
Examinations
Group Project
Class Discussions & Assignments
60%
20%
20%
Examinations: Three examinations will be given during the semester. Each
exam will count for 20% of the final grade. The final examinations will be the
third exam proctored.
Group Project: Each student will team with a small group to complete a written
report. The group project will count for 20% of the final grade.
Class Discussion & Assignments: Students will participate in class
discussions. Case assignments will provide students with the opportunity to
review ethical questions in more depth.
It is expected that each student will arrive to class on time, and any missed class
assignments could affect the student’s final class standing. There will be no
make-up exam without prior notification and agreement by the instructor.
Course Policies:
1. All examinations, the midterm, and the final examination are to be taken at
the assigned time.
2. All examinations must be completed in the assigned time.
3. Case assignments are due at the beginning of class on the assigned date.
4. Numerically quantifiable performance on tests, group projects, group
discussions and case assignments will be the criteria used for grade
calculation.
5. Final grade notification will be provided by the University Registrar’s Office via
the final grade report mailed to your home. Grades will not be posted.
Month
Jan
Day
10
17
24
31
Feb
7
14
21
28
Mar
14
21
28
Apr
4
11
18
Course Outline
Topic
Introduction
Overview of Sport Ethics
Ethical Theories General
Ethical Theories Sport
Historical Lessons in Sport
A Reasoning Strategy for Fair Play
Behavior
A Consistent Game Plan
Review for examination
Exam 1
Personal Ethics Decision Making
Personal Ethics Coaching
Personal Ethics Amateurism
Personal Ethics Sports Agents
Personal Ethics Gambling
Review for examination
Exam 2
Issues Science & Medicine in Sport
Issues Race in Sport
Issues Gender Equity
Issues Violence in Sport
Issues Sportsmanship
Issues Business of Sport
Issues Rules & Eligibility in Sport
Issues Media
Group Project
Review for examination
Exam 3
Chapter
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2
3
4
8
10
11
5
9
6
7 and 12