What is the Code of Conduct?
This Code of Conduct code sets out the expected behaviour of staff and participants of Swansea University’s Get ACTIVE programme.
It is designed to protect staff and participants and others potentially affected by their actions, ensure the highest possible standards of participation, fairness, honesty and behaviour in relation to the conduct of all Swansea University representatives. If adhered to, the Code of Conduct will also serve to reduce the risk of harm and injury to members and the community in general
As a Get ACTIVE Participant, I will:
- Shall promote the principles* of the Get ACTIVE programme and take all possible steps to prevent them from being abused.
- Recognise and appreciate the efforts made by Activators, volunteers, officials and officers in providing the opportunity for you to participate in activity sessions and enjoy the sporting/physical activity environment.
- Shall not use foul language or abusive language or gestures towards other participants, Activators, volunteers or coaches.
- Shall not do anything which is likely to intimidate, offend, insult, humiliate or discriminate against any other person on the ground of gender, race, disability, age, religious or political belief, sexual orientation, social background, ethnic origin, language, marital or civil partnership status or pregnancy.
- Arrive for activity sessions in good time, not to cause disruption to the session once started.
- Consistently display high standards of behaviour.
- Turn up with appropriate kit for the activity.
- Take responsibility for warming up and cooling down properly, as appropriate.
- Play for fun and enjoyment.
- Learn and play by the rules.
- Recognise and applaud all good play.
- Ensure changing facilities are the same when you leave as when you entered them.
- Report broken or damaged equipment to staff members.
- Do not bring the club, Sport Swansea or Swansea University into disrepute.
As a Get ACTIVE Activator, Volunteer or Coach, I will:
- Consider the wellbeing and safety of participants at all times. If in doubt about a participant’s mental wellbeing, seek advice.
- Treat everyone equally and demonstrate respect for participants at all times.
- Ensure that you maintain a high level of confidentiality if a participant discloses any sensitive information. If a participant discloses information which may be regarded as a safeguarding concern, contact the Programme Manager.
- Display consistently high standards of behaviour and appearance.
- Arrive in plenty of time to set up your activities and ensure safety.
- Keep yourself informed about changes to session requirements.
- Make sure all activities are appropriate to the ability and experience of those taking part.
- Promote the positive aspects of the type of activity and sport (e.g. fair play).
- Divide your time equally between all participants, no matter their ability level.
- Be reasonable in your demands on participants time, energy and enthusiasm.
- Encourage and guide participants to accept responsibility for their own behaviour.
- Never ridicule or shout at a participant for making a mistake or losing.
- Never condone rule violations, rough play or the use of prohibited substances.
- Never actively promote anti-social behaviour, lude acts or excessive drinking, or force any Sport Swansea member into taking part in such activities.
- Shall not do anything which is likely to intimidate, offend, insult, humiliate or discriminate against any other person on the ground of gender, race, disability, age, religious or political belief, sexual orientation, social background, ethnic origin, language, marital or civil partnership status or pregnancy.
- Do not bringing the club, Sport Swansea or Swansea University into disrepute.
- Consider the wellbeing and safety of participants at all times. If in doubt about a participant’s mental wellbeing, seek advice.
- Treat everyone equally and demonstrate respect for participants at all times.
- Ensure that you maintain a high level of confidentiality if a participant discloses any sensitive information. If a participant discloses information which may be regarded as a safeguarding concern, contact the Programme Manager.
- Display consistently high standards of behaviour and appearance.
- Arrive in plenty of time to set up your activities and ensure safety.
- Keep yourself informed about changes to session requirements.
- Make sure all activities are appropriate to the ability and experience of those taking part.
- Promote the positive aspects of the type of activity and sport (e.g. fair play).
- Divide your time equally between all participants, no matter their ability level.
- Be reasonable in your demands on participants time, energy and enthusiasm.
- Encourage and guide participants to accept responsibility for their own behaviour.
- Never ridicule or shout at a participant for making a mistake or losing.
- Never condone rule violations, rough play or the use of prohibited substances.
- Never actively promote anti-social behaviour, lude acts or excessive drinking, or force any Sport Swansea member into taking part in such activities.
- Shall not do anything which is likely to intimidate, offend, insult, humiliate or discriminate against any other person on the ground of gender, race, disability, age, religious or political belief, sexual orientation, social background, ethnic origin, language, marital or civil partnership status or pregnancy.
- Do not bringing the club, Sport Swansea or Swansea University into disrepute.