Sport and physical education provide unique opportunities to contribute to the quality of life. Historically, they were enthusiastically used to develop high standards of ethical and moral behavior. Currently, however, cheating and violence have become standard, especially in North America, and are apparently accepted with mild criticism and only spasmodic counteraction by physical education and sport leaders. These leaders, with their influence on youth, are responsible for perpetuating unethical behaviors in sport, although sport mirrors the values of the wider society. The problems tend to be international in scope and are seen throughout athletic programs, from youth to Olympic levels. Sport is neither inherently good nor inherently bad; however, its image has become tarnished, and, unless a concerted effort is made to use it to contribute to positive lifestyles, sport, as an institution in society, will lose what credibility it has as a vehicle for socialization. (Author/JD)