Chapter 8: Ethics and fair play 8.1 Principles of ethical practice in sport Introduction: Explain integrity: morals and fair play. – Ask the students to read the two Apply it examples from the textbook. – Discuss the positive example of integrity set by the Leeds United manager. – Discuss the negative example of integrity that affected the winter Olympics in Sochi. Discuss personal integrity of sportspeople and the effect that a lack of integrity (e.g. widespread cheating) can have on the sport as a whole by bringing the sport in disrepute. –A sk the students to complete task 8.1 on the success of retrospective sanctions against simulation (diving) in soccer.
TASK 8.1 – AREAS FOR DISCUSSION Simulation (diving or faking injury) has become such a regular occurrence that the FA has had to act and introduce new rules, sanctions and retrospective discipline. Discuss the success of these measures. A panel made-up of ex-officials, an ex-manager and an ex-player will review footage and decide if there was a successful deception of the referee. If deception has taken place: – a caution or red card can be rescinded – a two-match ban can be issued to the guilty player. Success of the measures: – They have acted as a deterrent to players. – They have made ‘diving’ more than just gamesmanship or unsporting behaviour. Criticisms of the measures: –T he ‘cheat’ still gains an advantage in the game as the penalty/free kick they ‘win’ is not overturned. –A player who gets sent off after falling victim to simulation is not reinstated until after the match has finished, disadvantaging their team. – I t is based on subjective opinion and some players strongly deny that they dived and feel wronged when labelled a cheat. Discuss the factors that affect the of integrity of sport. –E tiquette: players and performers must respect the unwritten rules of their sport, for example kicking the ball out for an injured player. – Anti-doping: a robust anti-doping program upholds the integrity of the sport. – Rules and regulations: officials must implement the rules consistently and fairly. – Player behaviour: players must act with honesty and integrity, for example by not diving. Explain respect as having regard for the rights and feelings of other. – Outline the ways that respect can be shown in sport. – Ask the students to identify examples of respect. – Ask the students to complete practice questions 1 to 4 as classwork or homework. 97
