Name: Elodie Wendling, M.S.
Office Location: Yon Hall 5
Email: ewendling@ufl.edu
Phone: TBD
Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday 10:30am
– 12:30pm
Section: 4986
Credit Hours: 3
Dates: MWF (August 25 – December 12)
Times: Period 3 (9:35 am – 10:25am)
Location: FLG 0210
This course is designed to provide future sport professionals with an awareness and examination of various ethical and moral concerns that commonly arise in the sport industry. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of ethics, sportsmanship and gamesmanship, ethical sport principles and social responsibility. The course will focus on exploring major ethical theories and moderators shaping our ethical decision-making process. Students will also learn to apply ethical decision making models to real-world problems and moral dilemmas occurring in the sport practice.
Controversial topics such as gender equity and race/ethnicity socio-economic status will be analyzed. In addition, the class will focus on the conflicts that arise from amateur and professional standing, the use of performance enhancers, and the role of violence in sports. It will also provide an analysis of ethical issues facing youth, interscholastic, intercollegiate, and professional sport entities. These issues will be placed in the proper socio-cultural and theoretical contexts by supplementing the discussions with readings and lectures.
Each student will be asked to critically analyze their own ethical decision making process and values by completing a series of activities that include discussions, research, debates, application of an ethical decision making model and developing a position paper. Ample reflective opportunities will be provided to help students develop self-awareness and refine moral reasoning skills. As a result, this course is intended to prepare future sport managers to deal with critical issues by applying sound ethical principles and to be agents of change within their industry.
At the completion of this course, students should be able to:
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Define ethics and discuss its role and application to sport managers and the sport industry
2.
Describe major ethical theories and ethical decision-making models in sport management
3.
Determine personal morals, values and principles, and develop a coherent and consistent personal philosophy to guide decision making
4.
Identify, analyze, and debate various ethical issues in sport by applying major ethical theories and decisionmaking approaches, and present insightful positions on these issues
5.
Demonstrate effective written communication – specifically, logical thinking, deductive reasoning, decisionmaking and basic research skills
6.
Engage in respectful discussions on ethical issues confronting sport managers
7.
Encourage ethical responsibilities and relate the importance of examining and discussing ethical issues in the development of an individual as an autonomous moral agent
8.
Explain the pervasive, interactive, historical, and socio-psychological influence of sport
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Malloy, D. C., Ross, S., & Zakus, D. H. (2003). Sport Ethics: Concepts and Cases in Sport and Recreation
(2 nd Ed.). Canada: Thompson Educational Publishing, Inc.
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Other required readings will be posted on the UF Canvas website at: http://lss.at.ufl.edu/ .
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Attendance, Participation, and Professional Conduct:
Attendance will be monitored and is defined as arriving on time for class and staying for the duration of the class session. You will be responsible for all material covered in class. This is an interactive class, so you are expected to arrive to class on time and participate. You will NOT be able to complete the course in a passive manner. Exams and assignments will be derived from all notes, lectures, case studies, projects, guest speakers and class discussions.
Please note that you will not be successful in this course if you do not come to class. You will hurt your grade with multiple late entrances into the classroom. If you are late for any reason, please respect the instructor and your classmates and make your entrance as quiet as possible.
Professional behavior is expected throughout the class. Class discussions will be conducted in a civil and informed way wherein disruptive and intolerant students will be asked to leave the class. Being respectful towards other students and the instructor is a fundamental part of the learning process in this course and a lack of respect towards anyone in or out of class will not be tolerated. However, being respectful towards each other does not mean that one must always agree with each other since reasoned and well-constructed counter arguments may be part of the learning process and generate greater understanding by exploring different opinions.
Late Assignment/Exam:
NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS OR INCOMPLETE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. All assignments must be turned in (typed and stapled/bound) at the beginning of class on the day the assignment is due. If the assignment is not submitted in class on the date due, it will be considered late and will result in a score of zero. Students with prior knowledge of an excused absence must make arrangements to submit assignments prior to the designated due date.
All examinations must be completed in the assigned time. Therefore, DO NOT BE LATE TO CLASS ON THE
DAY OF ANY EXAM. If a student arrives late for an exam and the first student finished with the exam has left the room, the late student will not be permitted to take the exam and will receive a zero for that exam. Unexcused absences for an examination will also result in a score of zero for that exam.
If personal circumstances arise that may interfere with your ability to meet a deadline, please let me know as soon as possible. I expect you to be proactive in this regard. Only University Accepted Excuses will be accepted and documentation must be provided. I will not be receptive to retrospective requests for extensions. In the case of a family emergency, the instructor reserves the right, in his/her sole discretion, to refuse to grant any make-up assignment. Requirements for class attendance and make-up exams, assignments, and other work are consistent with university policies that can be found at: https://catalog.ufl.edu/ugrad/current/regulations/info/attendance.aspx
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Course Expectations:
You are expected to have read the assigned readings prior to coming to the class, and you must be prepared to discuss the various topics in class.
Written Assignment Policies:
All materials must be original works and not have been submitted for any other course. All assignments must comply with the APA 6th edition, and proper documentation of all referenced work is required. A few of the guidelines include: staple/bound pages, standard cover page (including your own name, student ID, course number, course name, and name of instructor), 1” margins on all sides, typed, double-spaced, 12-point font, Times New Roman or
Arial, numbered pages and reference page(s). The Purdue online writing lab is helpful source for APA formatting and style: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/ . Please be sure to spell-check and proofread your work. Poor grammar and unclear writing styles will negatively impact written assignment grades. All assignments will be submitted through
“Turn-it-in” plagiarism software. PLAGARISM WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.
Correspondence and Electronics:
It is YOUR responsibility to check your Canvas and University email address for announcements, assignments, and other important class information. All correspondence (including e-mails to the instructor) must be presented in a
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professional manner (e.g., proper spelling and grammar, student’s name and course title). It must be written in standard English (no text speak!).
Cell phones, tablets, laptops, and other electronic devices must be turned off and placed in your bag or under your desk until the time that class is dismissed. Laptops may only be used if you have a university accepted excuse (i.e., letter from the Disability Resource Center).
Course Evaluations:
Students are expected to provide feedback on the quality of instruction in this course by completing online evaluations at https://evaluations.ufl.edu
, typically during the last two or three weeks of the semester. Summary results of assessments are available at https://evaluations.ufl.edu/results/ .
Academic Honesty and Integrity:
Any form of academic dishonesty (including but not limited to cheating, plagiarism, and misrepresentation) will not be tolerated. All students are responsible for maintaining the highest standards of honesty and integrity in every phase of their academic careers. Any individual who becomes aware of an honor code violation is committed to take corrective action. The quality of a University of Florida education is dependent upon the community’s acceptance and enforcement of the Honor Code. Please refer to the University of Florida Honor Code for a complete explanation of the UF Academic Honesty policy: http://www.dso.ufl.edu/sccr . If you are suspected of violating the Academic Honor
Policy in any way, the penalties may range from a zero on the exam/project, a failing class grade, community service, or university expulsion.
Honor Code
“We, the members of the University of Florida community, pledge to hold ourselves and our peers to the highest standards of honesty and integrity.”
“The university requires all members of its community to be honest in all endeavors. A fundamental principle is that the whole process of learning and pursuit of knowledge are diminished by cheating, plagiarism and other acts of academic dishonesty.”
Grade Appeal Policy:
You have up to three (3) days after the posting of a grade to contact the instructor regarding any issues or concerns, after which the grade is final. Grades will not be rounded, and NO extra credit will be provided.
Need Assistance?
Dean of Students Office
Do you need help resolving a conflict or would you like access to the student code of conduct? Please visit the Dean of Students site at https://www.dso.ufl.edu/
Counseling and Wellness Center
Would you like to speak to a counselor about a problem that you are having? Please visit our counseling and wellness center at http://www.counseling.ufl.edu/cwc/
Online Computing Help Desk- e-Learning Support Services ( http://helpdesk.ufl.edu/ )
The UF Computing Help Desk is available to assist students when they are having technical issues.
Online Library Help Desk ( http://guides.uflib.ufl.edu/content.php?pid=86973&sid=686381 )
The help desk is available to assist students with access to all UF Libraries resources.
Accommodating Students with Disabilities ( https://www.dso.ufl.edu/drc/ )
Students requesting accommodation for disabilities must first register with the Disability Resource Center (352-392-
8565). The DRC will provide documentation to the student who must then provide this documentation to the instructor when requesting accommodation. You must submit this documentation prior to submitting assignments or taking the quizzes or exams. Accommodations are not retroactive, therefore, students should contact the office as soon as possible in the term for which they are seeking accommodations. This is the student’s responsibility.
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In-class assignments, participation and attendance: 20%
Students will be expected to complete assignments throughout the semester to help better understand and apply course concepts. Assignments will not always be announced and cannot be made up. Assignments will vary between individual and group work, as well as expected levels of preparation prior to and during class. In-class assignments will be factored into your participation grade.
Each student is expected to have read the assigned material in advance and be prepared to discuss the various topics in class. This course covers a significant amount of content and much of the learning comes from in-class discussions.
Therefore, participation is a must and all students are expected to display critical thinking skills through discussion and active participation. It is expected that you be an active student in class, participating regularly and appropriately in discussions, as well as support peer learning. Your participation grade will be based on the quality of your contributions and how they support and enrich discussions. In addition, you are expected to show respect towards other students and the instructor. Students’ participation grade may be reduced due to disrespectful actions or comments towards others in class.
A component of your participation grade will consist of your attendance. You are expected to attend all classes and arrive to class on time. Repeated lateness will hurt your participation grade. If you are absent for any reason, it is your responsibility to check with other students concerning any assignments/announcements that you might have missed.
Your final participation grade will be derived from attendance, in-class assignments, discussion, and other in-class activities. I will be available throughout the semester to discuss your individual participation and/or contribution to the class.
Because of class size and time, certain protocols and procedures must be followed to allow for everyone to participate in a respectful manner. Participation rules:
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Before you make a comment you must raise your hand and be recognized by the instructor.
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There is one minute time limit on each comment.
All comments must be made in a respectful manner with regards to appropriate language and sensitivity to individual differences of opinion.
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Please do not speak while others are speaking.
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Please do not interrupt another student.
 Please engage in “active” listening i.e. maintain eye contact and focus on speaker.
Online quizzes: 10%
To provide an assessment of your understanding of course content and readings, a total of four online quizzes will be given over the course of the semester. Quizzes will consist of various questions (true/false, multiple choice, and short answer) and you will have 15 minutes to complete them. Quizzes will be available to you via Canvas any time during the day on which it is offered; however, you only get one opportunity to complete it. Quizzes are open notes. No make-up quizzes will be allowed. We are not responsible for computer or connection errors, so please make sure you use a reliable computer with a secure connection. Should you have an issue, please be sure to contact Learning
Support Services and email me immediately. Please be sure to include your LSS Request # in your email.
Seven Stage Ethical Decision-Making Model: 15%
Students will provide an in-depth examination of a sport related ethical dilemma. Each student will research the sport issue(s) at hand and apply the 7-step ethical decision-making model to render judgment on the ethical dilemma. The written report must include concepts, theories, and information from class discussions, lectures, and readings. More details will be provided during the semester.
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Ethical debate group project: 15%
Toward the end of the term, students will be engaged in a debate. They will be broken up into groups (dependent upon the size of the class) and given a debate question to which they will choose the side (pro or con) they want to present in front of the class. Each group of students will research information on their topic and complete a written report. They will then present their position in front of the class. The report should help students in their debate preparation but should not be their speech word-for-word. Each member of the group will be graded based upon his/her contribution to the debate. It is expected that every member of the group will contribute an equitable part of the work. Should a member fail to contribute their fair share, as noted by two or more members of the group, the individual’s grade will be reduced. More specifications and expectations of the debates will be provided during the semester.
Examinations: 40%
There will be a midterm and a final exam administered in the classroom. Questions (multiple choice, true/false, matching, and/or short answer questions) will be derived from lectures, assignments, readings, debates, discussions, and guest speakers. More details will be provided during the semester.
Evaluation Summary (No Rounding):
Participation, in-class assignments, attendance
Online quizzes
Seven-Stage Ethical Decision-Making Model
Midterm Exam
Final Exam
Ethical Debate Group Project
20%
10%
15%
15%
20%
20%
Grade Scale:
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A-
B+
B
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93 – 100%
90 – 92%
88 – 89%
83 – 87%
B-
C+
C
C-
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80 – 82%
78 – 79%
73 – 77%
70 – 72%
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D
D-
E
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For more on grading please visit: https://catalog.ufl.edu/ugrad/current/regulations/info/grades.aspx
No Class Dates
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September 1 (Labor Day)
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October 17 – 18 (Homecoming)
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November 11 (Veterans Day)
68 – 69%
63 – 67%
60 – 62%
59 or lower
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November 26 – 29 (Thanksgiving Break)
Copyright Statement:
The materials used in this course are copyrighted. The content presented is the property of UF and may not be duplicated in any format without permission from the College of Health and Human Performance and UF, and may not be used for any commercial purposes. Content includes but is not limited to syllabi, quizzes, exams, lab problems, in-class materials, review sheets, and additional problem sets. Because these materials are copyrighted, you do not have the right to copy the handouts, unless permission is expressly granted. Students violating this policy may be subject to disciplinary action under the UF Conduct Code.
The Confirmation Form must be signed and returned to instructor before the start of the second week of class.
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