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3.1 Introduction to ethics and integrity
Pages 100-103

Check your learning 3.1

Engage and understand

1 In your own words, define the terms ‘ethics’ and ‘integrity’.

ethics - justified moral viewpoint for sake of self and others

integrity - strong personal values in action

2 Explain the difference between ethics and integrity.

ethics is idea and integrity is action

3 Identify three examples of:

a ethical behaviour that you have observed or read about in the news (or on social media) over the
past week

picking up rubbish, helping out disadvantaged, sustainable lifestyle

b unethical behaviour that you have observed or read about in the news (or on social media) over
the past week.

littering, disrespect, drug abuse

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Analyse and apply

4 Identify three or four personal decisions you have made over the last week.

a Classify each decision based on whether it relates to daily life (e.g. food, clothing, shopping,
entertainment, hobbies), family and friends, school, work, sport or other.

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b Analyse each decision to determine whether you believe you acted:

- ethically and with integrity

- unethically and without integrity.

Provide reasons to support your answers.

c In each case, determine the reasons/factors that motivated you to act the way you did. Did you
consciously consider the consequences of each decision at the time you made it? Reflect on the
reasons why/why not

Evaluate and justify

5 Read the Theory in action ‘Vince Lombardi – A win at all costs?’ and complete the following tasks:

a Compare the following quotes by Lombardi below and explain which resonates most with you
using examples from your own sporting experiences:

- ‘Winning isn't everything; it's the only thing.’

- ‘The objective is to win: fairly, squarely, decently, win by the rules, but still win.’

b Justify the need to reframe Lombardi’s ‘winning is the only thing’ quote for a modern audience.

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