This unit is designed to develop students’ awareness and appreciation of the ethical dimensions and key principles as they are applied to contemporary issues in the sport science and physical education context. The unit will facilitate the development of students’ abilities to analyse critically various issues, policies, laws, practices, and relationships within sport and physical education. Special attention will be paid to the development of ethical reasoning as it is practically applied to topics such as: anti-doping, sport technology, talent identification, coaching, diversity and anti-discrimination (e.g., gender, sexuality, transgender, intersex, race, religion, disability), children's rights and protection; and player development and welfare.
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
Selected books and book chapters will be made available via the unit VU Collaborate site.
This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.