Issues & Ethics in Sport: A Practical Guide for Sport Managers
Edition: 2
Copyright: 2017
Pages: 304
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As professors who teach sport ethics, there is a constant challenge to teach the practical and applicable information that reflects the sport world of today. This text serves to address the challenge of helping students understand the basic philosophy of ethics in practice while bringing relevant and current issues to each chapter. This text will provide the reader the ability to learn moral decision-making models and apply ethical theory as a sport manager or sport industry professional. This text will help students master the art of ethical decision making and serve as a guide to help them work through the decision making process. The text will provide practical, current and relevant examples that students can understand and apply. This text provides multiple formats for student learning such as: debates, case studies, chapter discussion questions, in-chapter exercises, group problem solving scenarios and individual discussion questions and exercises. Included in each chapter you will find current ethical issues in sport that off er the student the opportunity to apply the theory, think through the issue and make a decision based on facts and relevant information. Controversy and ethical issues have become commonplace in the world of a sport manager and this text is designed to serve as a field guide to assist students through the decisions that they are likely to face in the workforce.
CHAPTER 1: Ethical Theory Applied to Sport
CHAPTER 2: Ethical Issues in Sport Leadership
CHAPTER 3: Ethical Issues Affecting Youth, College, and Professional Sport
CHAPTER 4: Violence and Sport
CHAPTER 5: Power and Politics
CHAPTER 6: Ethical Issues in the Business of Sport Agency
CHAPTER 7: Ethical Issues in Sport Marketing and Promotions
CHAPTER 8: Ethical Issues With Technology in Sport
CHAPTER 9: Issues in Sport Media and Public Relations
CHAPTER 10: Diversity and Inclusion in Sport: Current Trends and Policy
CHAPTER 11: Activism
CHAPTER 12: Debate in Sport
I am a compassionate, energetic leader with more than 20 years of experience developing human capital within diverse populations in higher education at public and private institutions. Experience in faculty affairs, academic affairs, student affairs, and intercollegiate athletics. Adept at cultivating individual and group growth strategies; leading across academic disciplines; developing creative programming and educational curricula for academic programs and professional development; revenue generation and resource allocation; promoting inclusive and engaged practices; and, establishing collaborative relationships. Research interests: athlete and employee experiences in college athletics; college student athletes.
Dr. Megan B. Shreffler is an Associate Professor and Department Chair in the Health & Sport Sciences Department at the University of Louisville, where she has built a distinguished record as a scholar, educator, and academic leader. She oversees the daily operations of one of the largest departments in the College of Education and Human Development, managing more than 80 faculty and staff, a multimillion‑dollar operating budget, and over 28,000 credit hours of instruction annually. Her leadership roles have included Department Chair, Assistant Chair, and Graduate Program Coordinator, each marked by strategic planning, enrollment management, faculty development, and the creation of high‑impact student experiences.
A prolific scholar, Dr. Shreffler has authored more than 25 peer‑reviewed publications, multiple book chapters, and a 2024 sport management textbook. She is an active contributor to the field through national conference presentations and editorial service as Associate Editor for the Sport Management Education Journal. As an award‑winning teacher, she consistently delivers innovative, experiential, and student‑centered instruction across undergraduate and graduate levels, while mentoring students in research, career development, and professional readiness. Her background also includes industry experience with the WNBA’s Seattle Storm, where she worked in customer service, sales strategy, and fan engagement. Collectively, her academic leadership, scholarly productivity, and commitment to student success reflect a career dedicated to advancing sport management education and strengthening university‑industry partnerships.
As professors who teach sport ethics, there is a constant challenge to teach the practical and applicable information that reflects the sport world of today. This text serves to address the challenge of helping students understand the basic philosophy of ethics in practice while bringing relevant and current issues to each chapter. This text will provide the reader the ability to learn moral decision-making models and apply ethical theory as a sport manager or sport industry professional. This text will help students master the art of ethical decision making and serve as a guide to help them work through the decision making process. The text will provide practical, current and relevant examples that students can understand and apply. This text provides multiple formats for student learning such as: debates, case studies, chapter discussion questions, in-chapter exercises, group problem solving scenarios and individual discussion questions and exercises. Included in each chapter you will find current ethical issues in sport that off er the student the opportunity to apply the theory, think through the issue and make a decision based on facts and relevant information. Controversy and ethical issues have become commonplace in the world of a sport manager and this text is designed to serve as a field guide to assist students through the decisions that they are likely to face in the workforce.
CHAPTER 1: Ethical Theory Applied to Sport
CHAPTER 2: Ethical Issues in Sport Leadership
CHAPTER 3: Ethical Issues Affecting Youth, College, and Professional Sport
CHAPTER 4: Violence and Sport
CHAPTER 5: Power and Politics
CHAPTER 6: Ethical Issues in the Business of Sport Agency
CHAPTER 7: Ethical Issues in Sport Marketing and Promotions
CHAPTER 8: Ethical Issues With Technology in Sport
CHAPTER 9: Issues in Sport Media and Public Relations
CHAPTER 10: Diversity and Inclusion in Sport: Current Trends and Policy
CHAPTER 11: Activism
CHAPTER 12: Debate in Sport
I am a compassionate, energetic leader with more than 20 years of experience developing human capital within diverse populations in higher education at public and private institutions. Experience in faculty affairs, academic affairs, student affairs, and intercollegiate athletics. Adept at cultivating individual and group growth strategies; leading across academic disciplines; developing creative programming and educational curricula for academic programs and professional development; revenue generation and resource allocation; promoting inclusive and engaged practices; and, establishing collaborative relationships. Research interests: athlete and employee experiences in college athletics; college student athletes.
Dr. Megan B. Shreffler is an Associate Professor and Department Chair in the Health & Sport Sciences Department at the University of Louisville, where she has built a distinguished record as a scholar, educator, and academic leader. She oversees the daily operations of one of the largest departments in the College of Education and Human Development, managing more than 80 faculty and staff, a multimillion‑dollar operating budget, and over 28,000 credit hours of instruction annually. Her leadership roles have included Department Chair, Assistant Chair, and Graduate Program Coordinator, each marked by strategic planning, enrollment management, faculty development, and the creation of high‑impact student experiences.
A prolific scholar, Dr. Shreffler has authored more than 25 peer‑reviewed publications, multiple book chapters, and a 2024 sport management textbook. She is an active contributor to the field through national conference presentations and editorial service as Associate Editor for the Sport Management Education Journal. As an award‑winning teacher, she consistently delivers innovative, experiential, and student‑centered instruction across undergraduate and graduate levels, while mentoring students in research, career development, and professional readiness. Her background also includes industry experience with the WNBA’s Seattle Storm, where she worked in customer service, sales strategy, and fan engagement. Collectively, her academic leadership, scholarly productivity, and commitment to student success reflect a career dedicated to advancing sport management education and strengthening university‑industry partnerships.