Lesson Plan | Socioemotional Learning | Doping, Corruption and Medication

Objectives

Duration: 10 to 15 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to introduce the lesson topic, highlighting the relevance of combating doping and corruption in sports. This stage aims to prepare students to understand the negative impact of these practices on sports development and athlete health, as well as foster an ethical discussion about justice in sports. It is essential for students to recognize the importance of a fair and healthy sporting environment, which will be fundamental to the development of socio-emotional skills during the lesson.

Main Goals

1. Analyze the importance of combating doping and corruption in sports.

2. Understand the risks and consequences of using banned substances for athletes' health.

3. Debate ethics and justice in sports, promoting a healthy and competitive sports environment.

Introduction

Duration: 10 to 15 minutes

Emotional Warm-up Activity

Mindfulness: Attentive Breathing

Mindfulness practice is a meditation technique that helps increase focus and presence in the moment. By concentrating on breathing and bodily sensations, students can reduce anxiety and improve concentration, creating a conducive learning environment. This activity promotes self-awareness and self-control, essential for the development of socio-emotional skills.

1. Ask students to sit comfortably in their chairs with their feet flat on the floor and their hands resting on their laps.

2. Instruct them to close their eyes or maintain a soft gaze focused on a point in front of them.

3. Guide them to pay attention to their breathing, feeling the air entering and leaving their nostrils. Explain that they should just observe their breathing without trying to change it.

4. Then, ask them to concentrate on bodily sensations, such as the contact of their feet with the ground and the weight of their body on the chair.

5. Instruct them to notice any thoughts or emotions that arise, without judging or trying to change them, just recognizing and letting them pass, gently returning their attention to their breathing.

6. Continue guiding the practice for 5 to 7 minutes, encouraging them to keep their focus on the breathing and present sensations.

7. At the end, ask them to slowly open their eyes and return their attention to the room, ready to start the lesson with more focus and presence.

Content Contextualization

Doping and corruption in sports are serious problems that affect the integrity of competitions and the health of athletes. Cases like the doping scandal in Russia and corruption investigations in FIFA show how these practices can distort the true sports spirit. Understanding the emotions involved in these cases, both from those involved and from spectators, helps us reflect on the importance of ethics and justice in sports. Moreover, recognizing and naming the emotions that arise when discussing these topics allows for a more empathetic and conscious debate, promoting a healthier and fairer sports culture.

Development

Duration: 60 to 75 minutes

Theoretical Framework

Duration: 20 to 25 minutes

1. Doping in Sports: Explain that doping is the use of banned substances or methods to enhance athletic performance. Discuss common types of doping, such as anabolic steroids, growth hormones, and stimulants. Provide examples of famous cases, such as the doping scandal in cycling involving Lance Armstrong.

2. Consequences of Doping: Detail the negative effects of doping on athletes' health, such as heart problems, liver damage, and hormonal disorders. Emphasize the ethical and legal implications, including suspensions, fines, and loss of titles.

3. Corruption in Sports: Define sports corruption as the manipulation of results and bribery to influence the outcome of competitions. Use examples such as corruption scandals in FIFA and the International Olympic Committee. Discuss how corruption undermines the integrity of sports and public trust.

4. Legal and Illegal Substances: Explain the difference between permitted and prohibited substances in sports. Discuss how some legal medications may be misused for performance enhancement. Provide examples of permitted substances, such as analgesics, and prohibited substances, such as certain diuretics.

5. Importance of Ethics in Sports: Explore the concept of fair play and how sports ethics promote a healthy and fair competition environment. Discuss how respect for rules and opponents is fundamental to sports development.

Socioemotional Feedback Activity

Duration: 35 to 45 minutes

Debate on Ethics and Justice in Sports

This activity involves group debate on the importance of ethics and justice in sports. Students will be divided into groups, and each group will receive a case of doping or corruption to discuss. After the debate, each group will present its conclusions to the class.

1. Divide the class into groups of 4 to 5 students.

2. Distribute a doping or corruption case to each group. Examples of cases may include the doping scandal in Russia or corruption in FIFA.

3. Ask the groups to discuss the following questions: What were the causes and consequences of the case? How did those involved feel? What ethical values were violated? What could have been done differently?

4. Give the groups 15 minutes to discuss and prepare a 5-minute presentation of their conclusions.

5. Ask each group to present its conclusions to the class.

Group Discussion

After the presentations, apply the RULER method to guide a group discussion. Recognize the emotions that students expressed during the presentations and debates, highlighting feelings of injustice or empathy. Understand the causes of these emotions by connecting them to the events discussed and the perspectives presented. Label the emotions accurately, encouraging students to name what they felt when hearing the cases. Express emotions appropriately, promoting an environment of mutual respect and understanding. Regulate emotions by helping students develop strategies to handle negative feelings constructively, such as seeking ethical and fair solutions in sports.

Conclusion

Duration: 15 to 20 minutes

Emotional Reflection and Regulation

Suggest to students a written reflection or a group discussion on the challenges faced during the lesson. Students should consider how they managed their emotions when discussing topics like doping and corruption in sports. Encourage them to write or share their experiences, highlighting moments when they recognized and named their emotions, and how they expressed and regulated these emotions appropriately.

Objective: The aim of this subsection is to encourage self-assessment and emotional regulation, helping students identify effective strategies to deal with challenging situations. By reflecting on their emotional experiences during the lesson, students can develop greater self-awareness and self-control, applying these skills in other contexts of their academic and personal lives.

Closure and A Look Into The Future

To conclude the lesson, ask students to set personal and academic goals related to the lesson content. They can discuss in pairs or small groups how to apply the knowledge gained about doping, corruption, and ethics in sports in their sporting practices and other areas of their lives. Encourage them to think of concrete actions they can take to promote a fairer and healthier sports environment.

Possible Goal Ideas:

1. Commit to practicing sports fairly and ethically.

2. Promote discussions on sports ethics in their communities.

3. Identify and avoid behaviors that could lead to doping or corruption.

4. Support peers and friends in the pursuit of a healthy and fair sports environment.

5. Regularly reflect on their own sporting practices and seek continuous improvements. Objective: The aim of this subsection is to strengthen students' autonomy and the practical application of learning. By setting personal and academic goals, students are encouraged to continue developing their socio-emotional skills and applying the principles of justice and ethics discussed in the lesson in their daily lives, promoting continuous and responsible development.