<abstract xml:lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>In this paper I argue for a cross-disciplinary approach to teaching sport ethics. I call this a logical and evolutionary account because information that emanates from cell biology, anthropology, philosophy and everywhere in between, I claim, is needed in developing effective fair play pedagogies. The gist of the argument is this: We need to teach smarter, not just harder. Teaching smarter, I say, comes from an understanding of human nature and the logic of sport. I discuss animal behavior, emotions, genetic predispositions, human evolution, the structure of games, philosophical idealism, and other factors in producing five recommendations for teaching sport ethics.</p></abstract>

In this paper I argue for a cross-disciplinary approach to teaching sport ethics. I call this a logical and evolutionary account because information that emanates from cell biology, anthropology, philosophy and everywhere in between, I claim, is needed in developing effective fair play pedagogies. The gist of the argument is this: We need to teach smarter, not just harder. Teaching smarter, I say, comes from an understanding of human nature and the logic of sport. I discuss animal behavior, emotions, genetic predispositions, human evolution, the structure of games, philosophical idealism, and other factors in producing five recommendations for teaching sport ethics.

Sporting Recommendations for Teaching Fair Play: A Logical and Evolutionary Account

Physical Culture and Sport. Studies and Research

In this paper I argue for a cross-disciplinary approach to teaching sport ethics. I call this a logical and evolutionary account because information that...

Sporting Recommendations for Teaching Fair Play: A Logical and Evolutionary Account

Published Online: Oct 31, 2011

Page range: 5 - 13

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10141-011-0009-5

Keywords
sport, fair play, education, Olympism, anthropological ethics

This content is open access.

Sporting Recommendations for Teaching Fair Play: A Logical and Evolutionary Account

Published Online: Oct 31, 2011

Page range: 5 - 13

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10141-011-0009-5

Keywordssport, fair play, education, Olympism, anthropological ethics

This content is open access.

Keywords
sport, fair play, education, Olympism, anthropological ethics