Information Package / Course Catalogue
Ethical Values ??in Sports
Course Code: BSÖ669
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 7
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to address ethical issues that arise in sports environments in a multidimensional manner; to analyze ethical decision-making processes, ethical dilemmas faced by sports managers and coaches, and to provide theoretical and practical competence to evaluate the applicability of ethical codes. In addition, individuals are encouraged to recognize their own value systems and act within the framework of ethical principles.

Course Content

Concepts of ethics and morality, types of ethics, ethical principles and dilemmas in sports, ethical codes, organizational ethics, ethical decision-making processes, evaluation of unethical behaviors such as fair play, doping and discrimination, ethical problems in athlete-coach-referee relationships, case studies and solution strategies.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Mehmet ULUKAN
Learning Outcomes
1.Analyzes the differences between ethics and moral concepts at an advanced level.
2.Defines and interprets ethical problems encountered in sports.
3.Understands ethical decision-making processes and develops model suggestions.
4.Develops a solution-oriented approach to unethical behavior in sports organizations.
5.Evaluates the behavior of athletes, coaches and managers in the light of ethical principles.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.TUNCEL, S. (Ed.). (2023). Professional Ethics in Sports. Efe Academy Publications.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The concept of ethics and its historical development
Week 2 - Theoretical
Types of ethics: Meta ethics, normative ethics, applied ethics
Week 3 - Theoretical
Differences between ethics and morality
Week 4 - Theoretical
Introduction to ethical issues in sports
Week 5 - Theoretical
Ethical dilemmas and case studies
Week 6 - Theoretical
Ethical codes: Definition and function
Week 7 - Theoretical
Ethical codes in sports
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Workshop on Ethical Thinking.(Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Ethical decision-making process and models
Week 10 - Theoretical
Organizational ethics and its reflections in sports institutions
Week 11 - Theoretical
Fair Play, doping, discrimination and unethical behavior
Week 12 - Theoretical
Ethical situation analysis I – case-based assessment
Week 13 - Theoretical
Ethical situation analysis II– case-based assessment
Week 14 - Theoretical
Evaluation, general review and discussion session
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1455140
Assignment1011
Individual Work44432
Midterm Examination1011
Final Examination1011
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)175
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
OÇ-1
4
5
4
5
3
3
OÇ-2
3
5
3
4
5
OÇ-3
2
3
2
5
4
5
3
OÇ-4
4
5
5
3
5
4
OÇ-5
3
3
3
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026