Ethics and Values in Physical Education

PESTALOZZI TRAINING RESOURCES




Physical Education and Sport for Democracy and
Human Rights (SPORT)
Ethics and Values in Physical Education
by


Authors: Claude Scheuer and Jean-Luc Thill - Luxembourg
Editor: Charlot Cassar
Last edition: October, 2015

The opinions expressed in this work are the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy

of the Council of Europe.

This training unit has been developed in the trainer training course :

« Physical education and sport for democracy and human rights (SPORT) » organised by the Pestalozzi Programme
of the Council of Europe in cooperation with EPAS
.

Ethics and Values in Physical Education Brief description

This training course addresses the issue of ethics and morality in Physical Education
challenging the notion that physical education, sport and competition are somehow set apart from real life, and occupy a realm where ethics and moral codes do not apply. It provides activities that support participants develop a deeper understanding of ethical and moral issues in Physical Education and their role as teachers. Each of the activities presented builds on the previous one, and while some may be used as stand along activities, or the methodology adapted to target other issues/needs, it is advisable to schedule the activities in the order presented.

Expected outcomes

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  Readiness to take responsibility and to be accountable for my actions and choices (A_COOP_3).
  
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  Aptitude to evaluate situations and issues to look for solutions with all partners involved (S_COOP_3).
  
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  Understanding of the main concepts related to diversity (K_DIV_1).