A question of ethics: right or wrong?

This free course, A question of ethics: right or wrong?, discusses ethical and professional principles in sport and fitness environments. Working closely with individuals and developing relationships is an inherent and often satisfying part of the work of a sports coach or exercise instructor. However, it can bring about ethical and professional challenges and can sometimes place practitioners in a difficult or uncomfortable position, e.g. a confidence shared and/or personal dilemmas. The course considers good practice and certain ethical issues, in particular the relationship between the coach/instructor and individuals with a specific focus on power relationships. We also explore the responsibility of the practitioner to help develop character.

• Introduction
• Learning outcomes
• 1 Defining ethics
• 1 Defining ethics
• 2 Adhering to the code
• 2 Adhering to the code
• 3 Where does the power lie?
• 3 Where does the power lie?
• 3.1 A case study approach
• 4 Creating a power culture
• 4 Creating a power culture
• 5 Power relationship: reflection and application
• 5 Power relationship: reflection and application
• 6 Developing character and resilience
• 6 Developing character and resilience
• 7 Ethical dilemmas
• 7 Ethical dilemmas
• Conclusion
• References
• Acknowledgements