Week 8 – Signature Assignment: Formulate an Ethics Handbook

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Instructions
There is a continuous need for educating athletic directors and coaches regarding ethical behavior in sport. For your Signature Assignment, you have been appointed the task of creating an ethics handbook based on your context. For example, you might be thinking about PK-12 schools, higher education, or a community organization. Through this code of ethics handbook, illustrate your vision of how you want your program to function.

Analyze the course objectives and explain various approaches by using supportive evidence that will enable all parties in the athletic community to learn your sports code of conduct. State the context of the sports program (e.g., PK-12 school, recreational league, intercollegiate), and include at least seven of the following topics in your handbook:

Message from the Director
Relevance of Ethics Regarding the Purpose of Sport
Academic Standards (if applicable)
Substance Use and Monitoring Policies
On-Field and Off-Field Conduct
Social Media Use
Athletic Scholarships
Attendance at Practice, Games, Classes (if applicable)
Hazing and Bullying
Disciplinary Actions
You may want to review other handbooks prior to working on your own, though your handbook must be your own original creation.

Support your handbook with at least three scholarly resources.

Length: 12-15 pages; not including the title and reference pages

Your handbook should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts that are presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect graduate-level writing and APA standards.