SPT 333 Class Lecture notes
Sportsmanship is being replaced with a newer squad in order to eliminate gender prejudice. In
ethical behavior, the following are present: participation for the enjoyment of a spirited
competition.
Various Levels: Young athletes look up to professional athletes as role models. Coaches and the
media frequently promote and influence victory. Fair play, character development, and moral
education must be imparted to athletes. Participation sports typically have a better balance
Emergence of Ethical Principles: Ethics are the foundation of conduct The Six Stages of Moral
Development by Kohlberg: 1. Pre-conventional: (Birth -9) — pain and enjoyment, duty and
punishments 2. Usual: decent boy or girl, law and order (9–20) 3. Beyond standard (20+) –
principled morality, legal framework
Objections to good sportsmanship: coaches, parents, and tradition all place a strong emphasis on
winning lack of the intellectual capacity needed for sophisticated moral reasoning Building
character and morality via sport: Sports may be used as a socializing tool to teach values.
Indicators of sport behavior include: sport played, level of talent, and location
Although players also may possess important good or bad attributes prior to engaging in sport,
causality and effect cannot be shown.
