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Arnold, Peter J. – Journal of Moral Education, 1989
Analyzes the arguments against including competitive sports in the compulsory curriculum. Considers the adverse effects of selfishness and the emphasis upon winning and discusses the role of the teacher in competitive sports. Concludes that teachers can avoid miseducation by altering the value orientation, appealing to rationality, and becoming…
Descriptors: Athletics, Competition, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education

Arnold, Peter J. – Journal of Moral Education, 1994
Contends that there are three broadly held views about sport in relation to moral life: (1) the positive view; (2) the neutral view; and (3) the negative view. Discusses issues of morality and moral education and concludes that the positive view is accurate because the concept of fairness is inherently concerned with ethics and morality. (CFR)
Descriptors: Athletics, Cultural Influences, Curriculum Design, Educational Objectives