LEAD 365 - Ethical Controversies in Sports and Leadership

Prerequisite, leadership studies minor or LEAD themed inquiry or IES major or consent of instructor. Addresses contemporary/historical ethical controversies/dilemmas in sports and leadership. Focuses on the ideology of sport and how ethical leadership translates on - and beyond - the playing field. Topics may include: Steroid/PED’s abuse, prejudice, sportsmanship, cheating, violence, accountability, fan behavior, mascots, nationalism, Olympic/FIFA bribery scandals, race and gender. Letter grade. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits