Sport promotes the discussion of ethical, social and cultural issuesAbstract: In contemporary American society, the pervasiveness of sport has become the vehicle for the discussion of important ethical and cultural issues. The typical American is included in this discussion because of this cultural saturation. This saturation plays an important role in public discourse. Sport provides an egalitarian platform for the daily discussion of important ethical, social and cultural issues. Throughout history, sports have been an integral part of the human experience. In his Laws, Plato stated: "...man is made God's plaything, and this is the best part of him. Therefore every man and woman should live life accordingly, and play the noblest games. .."(Plato)Humanity has, over the centuries, participated, observed and commented on sport. In contemporary American society, sports have become an easily accessible means for the average citizen and academic to participate in public discourse. As Professor James Shall has noted, “philosophical discussions sometimes lend themselves to non-philosophical beginnings” (1). The pervasiveness of sport in society provides the vehicle for the discussion of important ethical and moral issues. The typical American is included in this dialogue because the culture is saturated with sports. Americans of all socioeconomic and educational backgrounds discuss these concepts in a wide range of venues, such as academic journals and popular magazines, in sports bars, and around the breakfast table. They are discussed in the workplace, as well as in informal social gatherings. Radio talk shows regularly cover sports-related topics and newspapers report this conversation in every session......half of the paper......clarifications are clarified. Therese Iknoian, writing in Family Life Magazine, suggests parents "look for a program that requires its coaches to have special training. Otherwise, they may rely on the aggressive, punitive, win-at-all-costs coaching model they see in the professionals." sport." (82). He also advises parents to "observe training sessions. Observe how the coach treats the athletes. He should not always shout his commands or use physical activity as punishment (time-out on the bench is a more appropriate penalty) (82). author, suggest that aggression in a coach is not good for society and that our children should not be treated this way. This is a matter of public debate. Sports are clearly an integral part of our society. They have become an important component in this way the average American freely participates in cultural and social debate.