Ethics and Values in Physical Education

Activity 6: Moral Issues in PE

Duration: 60 minutes

Expected outcome Participants

Methods/techniques used Agree/Disagree Debate Debriefing

Resources Agree/Disagree signs A copy of the questions from Appendix 9.

Practical arrangements Arrange the space so that participants are sitting in a circle with a noticeboard that is clearly visible by all.

Procedure Step 1 – Agree Disagree Debate (50 min) Identifies 2 opposite sides in a designated space. One side represents “Total Agreement” and at the other side “Total Disagreement”. Post signs on either side saying “Agree” and “Disagree”. Participants are asked to stand in a line in the centre of the designated space. Announce that for every statement read, participants need to take a stand on the continuum between “Total Agreement” and “Total Disagreement”. Read out the statements in Appendix 9. After each statement is read, invite participants to take a position along the continuum. Ask participants at random to justify their stance. Invite participants to move either way should the arguments brought forward convince them to do so. Debriefs by asking participants whether it was always easy to take a position along the continuum and why. Step 2 – Debriefing (10 min) Invite participants to reflect on the activity. How easy was it for you to take a stand? How did arguments brought forward influence you? How easy was it for you to change your position?

Tips for trainers Add statements as needed. Encourage participants to change position but when they do, enquire why.