Marcis FennellProfile page
Asst Professor
College of Education and Human Development
- Asst ProfessorCollege of Education and Human Development
- (502) 852-5040 (Work)
BIO
As a (cultural) sport ethicist, I am broadly interested in all aspects of competitive (commercialized) sport, with a
specific emphasis on the metaphysical aspects of sport such as ethics, moral reasoning in sport, and the
socio-cultural aspects of sport. As competitive sport expands its popularity across all social and
geographical regions, creating a microcosm of our very own society. I propose such microcosm as its own
moral community, enabling members to establish their very own interpretation of moral and social values
within their community. Ethical decision-making considers the following questions: 1) What is the right
thing to do?; 2) Why is that the right thing to do?; and 3) What are the sociomoral perspectives which
support this decision? My research agenda focuses on assessing this moral community through
quantitative and qualitative research, developing an understanding of the sociomoral perspectives within
the moral community of sport. Within all sociomoral consideration, my developing research line
examines the sociocultural evolution of these communities and the structures which influence them.
Utilizing this research, I seek to develop quality curriculum which could be implemented in the classroom
as well as on the competitive field. Such curriculum has a positive influence on other psychosocial
determinants such as self-efficacy and self-esteem for sport leaders within ethical dilemmas.
DEGREES
- PhD, Sport Pedagogy and Character EducationUniversity of Idaho, United States
- MS, Movement and Leisure StudiesUniversity of Idaho, Moscow, United States
- BS, Sports ScienceUniversity of Idaho, Moscow, United States