COVID, SPORTS, & ETHICS
Balancing Safety and Sustainability
Noon, Monday, October 12, 2020
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Featuring three NCAA Atlantic Coast Conference athletic directors
Moderator: Kenneth W. Goodman, PhD, Director, UM Institute for Bioethics and Health Policy
The COVID-19 pandemic has not diminished interest in intercollegiate – indeed, any – sports. But sporting events are public gatherings, and the virus thrives in them. Moreover, there is some evidence that the virus can cause heart problems in student athletes. Here, three leading Atlantic Coast Conference athletic directors share the challenges they face in keeping players safe and fans engaged during a public health crisis.
