The ethics of care in coaching centers on which of the following?

• A. Emphasizes winning at all costs
• B. Focuses on relationships and athlete well-being
• C. Prioritizes scoring over safety
• D. Demands perfect performance

Answer: (B)

Care ethics in coaching centers on relationships and athlete well-being. It guides coaches to prioritize the ongoing welfare, safety, and development of each athlete, building trust, open communication, and responsive support. Rather than focusing solely on outcomes like wins, this approach asks how athletes are treated, how their health is protected, and how a supportive environment is created for growth as people and athletes. It involves listening to athletes’ needs, adjusting training for injuries or stress, ensuring safety, and valuing participation and learning over flawless results. That makes it different from approaches that champion winning at all costs, put scoring ahead of safety, or demand perfect performance, which undermine the relational responsibility at the heart of care ethics.