Ethics in Sport, 3rd Edition (Original PDF from Publisher)
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Strengthen your moral reasoning and critical thinking with Ethics in Sport, 3rd Edition — the definitive textbook that addresses the ethical complexities of modern athletics. Trusted by sport management professionals, coaches, and students, this Human Kinetics classic explores integrity, fairness, doping, gender equity, and other controversial issues in sport. Instantly download the original publisher PDF for flexible study on any device.
Description
Ethics in Sport, 3rd Edition delivers a robust foundation for understanding and navigating ethical dilemmas in sports across all levels—from youth leagues to professional organizations. This updated edition reflects the evolving challenges in today’s competitive and often controversial sporting environment.
Ideal for students in sport management, kinesiology, coaching education, and physical education, as well as professionals in athletic administration, coaching, and governance, this text encourages ethical awareness and principled decision-making in sport contexts.
Key Features and Highlights
- Covers contemporary issues in sport ethics, including performance-enhancing drugs, violence, cheating, inclusion, and commercialization
- Contributions from leading philosophers, ethicists, and sport professionals
- Includes real-world case studies, discussion prompts, and reflection exercises
- Encourages critical thinking and ethical reasoning applicable to real-life sport scenarios
- Fully updated with expanded content on gender, race, disability, and global perspectives
- Trusted in academic programs worldwide for ethics in sport and physical activity
Major Topics Covered
Includes core chapters on:
- The foundations of ethical theory in sport
- Fair play, rules, and cheating in competitive contexts
- Ethics of coaching, officiating, and player conduct
- Doping, biotechnology, and performance enhancement
- Equity issues related to gender, disability, and access
- Violence, risk, and the ethical limits of competition
- Commercialization and ethical concerns in professional sports
About the Author
The book is edited by William J. Morgan, an internationally respected scholar in sport philosophy and ethics. He is known for his influential work on the moral foundations of sport and has taught at several leading universities. His contributions continue to shape how sport professionals think about integrity and justice in athletics.
File Format & Technical Details
- Format: Original PDF (from Publisher)
- Edition: 3rd Edition (2017)
- Publisher: Human Kinetics
- Language: English
- File Size: Approx. 55–70 MB
- Device Compatibility: Works on all PDF-supported devices including laptops, tablets, iPads, Android phones, and Kindles
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Is this textbook suitable for undergraduate sport management or coaching courses?
Absolutely. Ethics in Sport is widely used in undergraduate and graduate courses and includes accessible language, case studies, and critical thinking activities perfect for classroom discussions.
Q2: Does the PDF version include all content from the print edition?
Yes, this original publisher PDF includes the complete content—text, case studies, charts, and references—identical to the physical version.
Additional information
| Publisher |
Human Kinetics |
|---|---|
| Published Year |
2017 |
| Language |
English |
| ISBN |
978-1492556763 |
| File Size |
2.3 MB |
| Edition |
3 |
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