764 Analyzing Ethics in Athletics from Various Perspectives

Saturday, April 4, 2009: 11:45 AM-12:45 PM
Tampa Convention Center: 5-6
NASPE/Sport and Coaching
Speaker: Donald F. Staffo, Stillman College, Tuscaloosa, AL
CEU OPPORTUNITY: Athletics provide an excellent opportunity to teach right from wrong, but there are numerous situations where coaches behave unethically, rationalizing their actions as “good strategy.” This presentation will look at various situations at all levels of athletics and analyze the intent as to whether they are good strategy or unethical behavior. The audience will have the opportunity to discuss the situations presented, as well as offer other examples of athletic dilemmas.