Types of Justice

Ethics in sport

Types of Justice

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Compensatory Justice

• Aimed at addressing harm or loss
• Includes worker’s compensation for sports-related injuries
• Financial support to athletes injured during their professional activities
• Addresses wrongful termination or workplace discrimination

(Velasquez et al., 2014)

Compensatory Justice

• Aimed at addressing harm or loss
• Includes workers’ compensation for sports-related injuries
• Financial support to athletes injured during their professional activities
• Addresses wrongful termination or workplace discrimination

(Velasquez et al., 2014)

• Awarded the Heisman Trophy in 2005

• Accused of accepting improper gifts (car & rent-free housing)
• Violations led to the NCAA imposing sanctions on USC
• Bush voluntarily forfeited his Heisman Trophy

Reggie Bush

• NCAA reinstated his Heisman Trophy

• Cited "enormous changes in the college football landscape"

2024

Distributive Justice

• Equitable allocation of resources or opportunities within society

• Distribution of facilities and resources in community sports programs, ensuring that all individuals have access to the necessary amenities for participation

(Velasquez et al., 2014)

Distributive Justice

• Fair distribution of prize money promoting equality among competitors.

• Revenue sharing in sports leagues balances financial resources among teams

(Velasquez et al., 2014)

Accessible sports events and facilities for people with disabilities emphasize the need for inclusivity in sports.

(Velasquez et al., 2014)

Retributive Justice

Also called corrective justice

• Focuses on fair and proportionate punishment for wrongdoing.

• Reparations that are proportionate to the injury or death inflicted on an athlete, fan, or consumer

(Velasquez et al., 2014)

Retributive Justice

Also called corrective justice

• Fair penalties, fines, and suspensions for doping or cheating

• Ensuring that the consequences fit the misconduct and

(Velasquez et al., 2014)

Retributive Justice

Also called corrective justice

• Consistent disciplinary actions are crucial, regardless of the status, reputation, or affiliations of an athlete, official, or administrator.

• Uphold integrity and accountability

(Velasquez et al., 2014)

Punishment fits the crime

General: yelling, exercise including push-ups & running, and sitting on the bench (adding bench time)

Cards in Soccer: A yellow card can result in a warning, while a red card leads to a player being sent off the field for severe offenses.

Fines: Players can be fined for various infractions, such as being late to practice, breaking team rules

Banning: Players can face bans for serious violations, such as doping

University of Michigan

• $50,000 fine for the university
• Penalty equal to 10% of the football program's budget and 10% of the cost of scholarships for the 2025 and 2026 seasons
• Loss of all postseason revenue sharing for the 2025 and 2026 football seasons
• The university is under a four-year probationary period
• A 25% reduction in official recruiting visits for the 2025-2026 season
• A 14-week prohibition on recruiting communications during the probationary period

University of Michigan

Fair?Was justice achieved? What type(s) of justice?

Are NCAA rules, regulations, and penalties fair and effective?

Do collegiate sports do enough to protect the health and safety of athletes? What should they do with an injury or health change?

Do we ensure equitable treatment, access, and opportunities for all athletes, regardless of their disability?