3.1 Code of Conduct for Officials

• Code of conduct for officials: integrity
• Neutrality in officiating
• Respect and professionalism
• Tactfulness, discretion and sensitivity
• The code of conduct in the selected games: Handball, Hockey, Baseball5 and Table Tennis
• The code of conduct in the selected field events: Long jump, Triple jump, High jump and Pole vault

• describe the basic principles of the code of conduct for games and jumps officials
• develop a matrix linking the code of conduct for officials to specific activities in selected games and field events
• appreciate code of conduct for game and athletic officials in enhancing integrity in sports

“Why should ethical issues be considered when officiating games and athletics?”

“How does an official decision-making influence games and athletic competitions?”

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1. Officiating and the code of conduct
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Introduce officiating, the role of officials and the two key inquiry questions.
2. The seven principles of the code
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Describe the seven principles that guide the conduct of officials.
3. Integrity in officiating
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Explain integrity and why honesty protects the sport from cheating.
4. Neutrality and impartiality
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Explain neutrality and how an official stays impartial under pressure.
5. Respect and professionalism
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Show respect for players, coaches and fellow officials, and act professionally.
6. Tactfulness, discretion and sensitivity
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Use tact, discretion and sensitivity to protect the dignity of everyone.
7. The code in the selected games
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Apply the code of conduct to officiating handball, hockey, Baseball5 and table tennis.
8. The code in the selected field events
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Apply the code of conduct to officiating the long jump, triple jump, high jump and pole vault.
9. Building a matrix of conduct and activities
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Link each principle of the code of conduct to a specific activity in games and jumps.
10. Decision-making, ethics and school competition
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Review the node: make fair decisions and uphold the code of conduct in a school competition.