The Role of Coaches

The Role of Coaches

In this assignment, you will address specific ethical issues related to coaches. These issues include:The role of the coach in balancing team and individual needsHow coaches resolve ethical issuesThe extent to which coaches should foster and allow autonomy to their athletesFor this assignment, first, read the following article from the Argosy University online library resources:Drewe, S. (2000). Coaches, ethics and autonomy. Sport, Education & Society, 5(2), 147–162.Now, answer the following questions:What is a coach’s role in knowing and dealing with drug use among players? Drug use can be legal, illegal, social, and/or performance enhancing. Does a coach deal with different types of drug use in different ways?Which type of autonomy—self-sufficiency or self-rule—created by a coach leads to a more successful team (that is, scores more wins)?All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.The essay should be 200–400 words long and should be in Microsoft Word document format. Cite appropriate sources, such as the text, module lectures, or other professional resources, and include references at the end of your essay. Name your file SP6300_M6_A1_LastName_FirstInitial.doc and submit it to the appropriate Discussion Area by the due date assigned.Through the end of the module, comment on the responses of two of your peers. Comment on the posts by pointing out similarities and differences with your opinions.Assignment 1 Grading CriteriaMaximum PointsCritically analyzed and clearly described the coach’s role in knowing about and dealing with different types of drug use among players.8Critically analyzed and determined which type of autonomy leads to a winning team.8Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources, displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.4Reviewed and commented on the posts of at least two peers, pointing out similarities and differences.8Total: