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SPX318: Ethics and Morality in Sport II

Module Title Ethics and Morality in Sport II
Module Code SPX318
Module Tutor Emily Ryall
School Sport and Exercise
CAT Points 15
Level of Study 6
Pre-requisites Before taking this module you must pass SPX208
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Brief Description This module develops an advanced understanding of ethics across a broad range of contemporary issues but with specific reference to allied professions. The nature of ethical theory and practice is developed in relation to coaching ethics; philosophical critique of the empirical research into the possibility of moral development in and through sport and sports education; and the ethics of sport, health and exercise sciences and promotion.
Indicative Syllabus This module builds on the issue-driven SPX208 to develop an awareness of the theoretical bases that underpin ethics generally and the ethics of sport particularly. Through case studies in a variety of sports, students develop a sophisticated awareness of the importance of deontological, utilitarian, and virtue theories and how they affect the perception and conduct of sports players, administrators, coaches/teachers, and policy makers. Students apply ethical theory to key contemporary issues of their own choosing, in negotiation with the course tutor.
Learning Outcomes

i. Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of the module the student should be able to:
a) demonstrate an advanced appreciation of the distinction between morality and ethics;
b) demonstrate a mastery over two of the three theoretical positions from the mainstream philosophical literature;
c) demonstrate awareness of the ethical dimension in an appropriate professional realm;
d) demonstrate a sophisticated awareness of two of the three moral/ethical theories studied (deontology, utilitarianism and virtue ethics).



ii. Skills
The learning activities associated with this module are intended to develop the following:

Transferable skills:
a) communication and literacy
b) independent learning and working
Learning and Teaching Activities

Staff/student contact: 15%
Student private Study: 85%
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 100% Coursework: Standard (3000 words)
Special Assessment Requirements None
Indicative Resources

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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