Module 3: Contemporary issues

Current issues in sport

1. Introduction
2. Deviance
   1. Gamesmanship
3. Drugs and banned substances
   1. Reasons why people take drugs in sport
   2. Brief history of drugs in sport
   3. Banned substances activity
4. Globalisation in sport
5. Commercialisation
6. Health initiatives
7. Education and sport in schools
   1. PESSYP
   2. Other school sports initiatives
8. Child protection issues in sport
   1. Key principles that coaches must adhere to
   2. Types of abuse that can occur
9. Religion, culture and racism in sport
10. Gender
11. Current issues activity

Key principles that coaches must adhere to

• Rights - coaches must respect and champion the rights of every individual to participate in sport

• Relationships - coaches must develop a relationship with athletes' (and others) that is based on openness, honesty, mutual trust and respect

• Responsibilities: personal standards - coaches must demonstrate proper personal behaviour and conduct this at all times

• Responsibilities: professional standards - to maximise benefits and minimise the risks to athletes', coaches must attain a high level of competence through qualifications, and a commitment to ongoing training, that ensures safe and correct practice.