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Spring semester - BA - Sports - Year 3 Calendar view

Sports Law (2022-2023)


Class
Beata Froehlich
Enrolment for this class is currently closed.

The Sports Law module provides you with a succinct exposition of the laws that apply within the sports context.

This module is designed to give you an introduction to legal issues concerning sports and it is suitable for those wanting a single module on the legal issues encountered by professionals in sports industry. An understanding of sports law and its operation will aid both those who make high risk decisions and those who advise others on decisions. The goal of this module is not to impart technical legal knowledge, but to enhance the informed judgment when making decisions of management practice. Moreover, it aims to inform students on how the business and operating environment of sports organisations is influenced by sports law and its practice.
This module will give you a sound understanding of the core legal principles surrounding professional and amateur sport including contract law, dispute resolution, anti-doping, employment law, criminal law and negligence in a sporting context. These topics are chosen to illustrate the practical problems arising in sports industry and are useful for anyone hoping to do business in the sports world.
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Level 4  

Credits: 10 ECTS, 20 UK credits

Module leader: Beata Froehlich

Office hour: Fridays 10:00am to 12:00pm

Assessment methods

Learning Outcome

Upon completion of this module students will be able to:

LO1 Develop knowledge and skills in the understanding of the key legal principles underpinning sports law and its practice.

 LO2 Apply sports law principles to a wide range of commercial transactions and be able to negotiate the contracts.

LO3 Understand the policies and regulations as well as strengths, weaknesses, and functions of governing bodies in sport.

LO4 Develop a familiarity with basic dispute resolution processes.

 

For more details, please see the attached MSG: YR2_(L4)_S2_(IBM)_SL_MSG_-_Beata(3).pdf

Here is the class outline:

1. Week 1 - Introduction to Sports Law

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Read Me
Additional Reading

2. Week 2 - Application of European Law to Sport

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Additional Reading
Contract Law

3. Week 3 - Access to Sporting Competitions

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Read Me
Additional Reading

4. Week 4 - Players Rights

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Read Me
Additional Reading

5. Week 5 - The Regulation of Play

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Read Me
Corporate Law
Consumer Law
Employment Law
Competition Law
Bancruptcy Law

6. Week 6 - Commercialisation of Sport and Legal Aspects

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Read Me

7. Week 7 - Employment Law in Sport

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Cheat Sheet

8. Week 8 - Revision Lecture & Mid-Term Exam

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Weeks 1-4 Revision Notes

9. Week 9 - Integrity of Sport. Doping and Corruption in Sport

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Read Me

10. Week 10 - Disciplinary Proceedings in Sport

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11. Week 11 - Remedies: The Resolution of Disputes in Sport

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Read Me

12. Week 12 - The Resolution of Disputes in Sport

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CISG

13. Week 13 - Presentation of Final Assessment

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14. Week 14 - Consolidation Week

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