Ethics and decision making

ETHICS AND DECISION MAKING
Dr.R.Kalidasan
Associate Professor & DCOE i/c, CDE,BDU
Department of Physical Education
Bharathidasan University
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ETHICS
• The term ‘ethics’ comes from the Greek word
‘ethos’, which means ‘custom habits’.
• Ethics - has several meanings
 custom (or) character
 a set (or) system of moral principles
 universal fairness
• Ethics - branch of Philosophy - examines right and
wrong moral behaviour, moral concepts (such as
justice, virtue, duty) and moral language.
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Ethics… and its purpose
•is the study of morals, moral values & character
•is science and practice of moral principles
•Ethics is the set of norms of behaviour and
ways of life through which human beings
tend to realize the value of the good.
•Involved in almost all fields such as medicine,
Science, business, management, research,
media, cinema and soon
•Sport is no exception
•Ethics is an integral part of sports

DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO WIN!
UNETHICS IN SPORTS

Doping
Betting & Gambling
Match fixing & Spot fixing
Gender discrimination
Racism
Violence & bullying
Involved in unfair play
Prejudice
Age fraud
Exploiting of players
Involved in other corrupt practices
Altering condition of sports equipment
COMMON UNETHICS PRACTICES IN SPORTS

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Tournaments & Competition
•Planning & execution of sports events - Professional
•Impartiality in drawing of fixtures
BE SPORTIVE
But whether we all sportive is the question to be
answered by us. For ex., if we (most of us) are
drawing the fixtures for the tournament, we
put weaker teams in our pool.
•Best possible grounds are to be prepared
•Players’ eligibility checking process is to be
followed strictly
•Misuse of officials to win matches is to be avoided

Coaching / Training
•Few people coach only the winning
team, which is not correct
•Doping (start from senior to junior-national
camps)
Administration & Organisation
•Selection of players on basis of sports
performance
•Purchase of Sports Goods
•DA & TA related issues
•Lobbing of players from one instruction to
another

ETHICS IN SPORTS & IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Application of moral principles in sports
Ethics, as a system of values, helps us to be aware that we
cannot live in any manner whatsoever, that in life not
everything is permitted and that our behaviour has
consequences for others and for the society that we help to
create.
The same vision should be applied to the practice of physical
and sports activities Physical Education in schools, involving
multiple sports activities, also praises the plurality and
multidimensionality of these practices and the content
which is their teaching and learning object.

This content extends beyond the development of
physical qualities and motor and sporting abilities,
and guides teachers in terms of the need to develop
other aspects which are more connected with the
individual as a whole, such as education for health
and education for values.
In this sense, physical and sporting activities, due to
the singular capital they possess, can and should also
be used with a view to develop ethics as a system of
values linked to sporting and educational
phenomenon.
ETHICS IN SPORTS & IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION…

2. Rules
All players & coaches must follow
established rules & guidelines of their
respective sport
SPORTSMANSHIP AND FAIR PLAY
1. Performance and achievement
Performance should always be linked
to the effort used to achieve objectives
3. Equal opportunities
Conditions must be same to all players

4. Respect
Showing tolerance and acceptance
for teammates, opponents, coaches,
officials and fans
5. Health
Protection of players’ health & safety
6. Joy of effort
"The important thing in life is not the triumph, but
the fight. The essential thing is not to have won, but
to have fought well." Competition can be intense,
but one should always first look for joy when
practicing any sports.

7. Respect for others
In a multicultural world learn to accept and respect
diversity, and practise personal peaceful behaviour, they
promote peace and international understanding.
8. Pursuit of excellence
A focus on excellence can help young people to make
positive, healthy choices, and strive to become the best
that they can be in whatever they do.
9. Fair play
Sports concept - applied worldwide today in many
different ways. Learning fair play behaviour in sport -
development and reinforcement

Commitment to Sports Ethics Responsibilities of PET
•Teach and transmit the values of Sports Ethics to
students.
•Give value through their technical notations to the
aspect of the values of sports ethics.
•Recognize the activities of the School and University
Sports as a means of promoting sports ethics within
the educational community.
•Promote, disseminate and practise the global
teaching of human values where sport ethically
practised serves as a tool and a special means to
achieve this.

Identify the Values to promote Sports Ethics:
1. Cooperation
Cooperating in learning and organisation situations,
choosing actions conducive to success, safety and good
relational environment in the activity of the class
2. Warmth and Respect
Relating with warmth and respect for their classmates, both
in the role of teammates as well as that of opponents
3. Initiative and Participation
Introducing initiatives and personal development proposals
for individual and group activity, and showing interest and
objectivity in those presented by their classmates

4. Mutually aiding
Taking the opportunity and interest to support the efforts of
classmates, promoting mutual aid to support the
improvement and satisfaction of self and other(s)
5. Solidarity
Accepting the support of classmates in self improvement
efforts, and the options of the other(s) and the difficulties
shown by him/her/them.
6. Engagement
Participate in a committed manner to improving their ability
in different types of activity, aiming to perform appropriate
actions with correction and opportunity.
7. Sportspersonship and Fair Play
Foster sportspersonship and fair play, with respect to the
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Fair play
Game of Gentlemen – Spirit of Cricket
Cricket... should be played not
only according to the Laws, but
also within the Spirit of Cricket.
The major responsibility for
ensuring fair play rests with the
captains, but extends to all
players, match officials and,
especially in junior cricket,
teachers, coaches and parents.

SPORTSMANSHIP

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Sportsmanship or Gamesmanship

8. Commitment and Responsibility
Taking on commitments and responsibilities for
organisation and preparation of individual and/or
group activities, and their inherent tasks, and
fulfilling these with commitment and pride.
9. Citizenship and Democratic Spirit
Agreeing on group decisions and tasks with
classmates with fairness and respect for individual
requirements and possibilities.
10. Justice and Honesty
Analyse and interpret the holding of selected
physical activities, and apply knowledge regarding
technique, organisation and participation, sports
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EDUCATE FOR ETHICAL VALUES IN AND THROUGH SPORT
• Be imbued with the playful spirit.
• Be open, not discriminating against anyone for any
reason.
• Promote full respect for the rules, others, the
space and the self.
• Stimulate personal and group effort.
• Not just be about results, and this also involves
personal and collective development.
Competition should be understood as an educational,
participatory and social
To create favourable and positive habits and attitudes
regarding the practice of sport and the actual act of
competition

Responsibility of the teacher
The student is the mirror of the teacher!
Need to represent and express certain values
to your students!
•Understanding
•Discipline
•Tolerance
•Demands
•Autonomy
•Responsibility
•Justice
•Straightforwardness
•Flexibility
•Rigour
•Support
•Respect
•Differentiation
•Equity
•Fun
•Commitment
•Integrity

All teachers have the habit of carrying out a self analysis
process concerning the suitability of their behaviour in
terms of their educational impact.
• Admit the possibility that we make mistakes.
• Identify honestly and sincerely which mistakes have
been made and what forms of prejudice have been
developed as a result.
• Identify specific actions that reflect the mistakes made
and which alternatives can be used.
• Request the support of other colleagues so that they
can help to find a solution for the mistakes made,
prevent them and correct them.
Am I doing the right thing? Why?

To
Summarise
The PE / Coach must do the following:
➔ Encourage Fair play
➔ Respect for Opponents
➔ Respect for Teammates
➔ Respect for Rules
➔ Follow the Principle of Integrity in
Participation or Performance
➔ Be a Champion for Life!

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