This unit (SSM2003) is designed to develop the student's awareness and appreciation of the ethical dimensions of sport management and active recreation. The unit will facilitate the development of the student's ability to analyse critically various issues, policies, practices and relationships within sport and active recreation. It will also explore individual preferences and values and how they influence ethical decision making. Special attention will be paid to the development of ethical reasoning and its practical application to topics such as: anti-doping, match fixing, diversity and anti-discrimination (e.g. gender and sexuality, race, ethnicity and religion, ability and disability); and wellbeing (e.g. injuries, child safeguarding).

Unit details

Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
SSM2003

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. Analyse concepts of ethics, arguments, reasoning, morals, values and decision making;  
  2. Understand how your personal preferences, views and values influence your ethical reasoning;  
  3. Use critical reasoning and ethical approaches to analyse argument forms; and,  
  4. Apply ethical and critical reasoning to identify, solve problems and recommend professional practice improvements in sport, sport management and active recreation.  

Assessment

Assessment type Description Grade
Test Online test 10%
Journal Daily Reflection Blog 10%
Project Podcast Project - Part A Interview Questions (30%) and Part B Interview Responses (30%) 60%
Presentation Group Presentation 20%

Where to next?

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following courses. Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course.

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