Some Strategies for Formulating and Promoting “a Code of Professional Ethics of Sports Clubs”

Professionalization of sports fields is a significant subject that preoccupied theorists in these fields today. It has led to both positive and negative consequences. It may result in a decrease in moral values. In order to get out of the present situation and institutionalize ethics in sports, a code of conduct for upholding moral values in sports clubs must be formulated. This code consists of a set of ethical guidelines that set an example of right professional behavior, suggest a systematic strategy for internalizing moral values and norms, and help those in charge of sports to make right decisions and to improve professional standards. Adopting a descriptive-analytical method, this study describes the process of formulating and promoting the desired code through a systematic approach in seven steps: (1) developing ethical sensitivity; (2) establishing an ethics committee; (3) formulating principles and guidelines; (4) evaluating viewpoints; (5) making (educational and legal) attempts; (6) seeking feedback; (7) making corrections and amendments.