lst5rls sport risk management
RISK MANAGEMENT AND LAW IN SPORT
LST5RLS
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject aims to develop leaders in sport through introducing students to strategic issues in the analysis of risks, the design of risk mitigation strategies, to be able to recognise the legal rights of sport stakeholders, and to critically analyse the role of the law in relation to sport.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorEmma Sherry
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. To be able to analyse risks and design effective mitigation strategies in sport management
- Activities:
- The sport specialisation of the course will be delivered using the case method made famous by the Harvard Business School. By using the case method of teaching as the foundation, the course will make the links between theory and practice explicit. This subject will be delivered using blended technology and block mode intensive, with engagement with the student's workplace within the sport industry.
02. To be able to differentiate between strategic options within commercial contract negotiation
- Activities:
- The sport specialisation of the course will be delivered using the case method made famous by the Harvard Business School. By using the case method of teaching as the foundation, the course will make the links between theory and practice explicit. This subject will be delivered using blended technology and block mode intensive, with engagement with the student's workplace within the sport industry.
03. To be able to identify the legal rights of the athlete, participants and stakeholders, in particular in relation to discipline, discrimination, eligibility and selection, and drug use
- Activities:
- The sport specialisation of the course will be delivered using the case method made famous by the Harvard Business School. By using the case method of teaching as the foundation, the course will make the links between theory and practice explicit. This subject will be delivered using blended technology and block mode intensive, with engagement with the student's workplace within the sport industry.
04. To critically analyse the role of the law in maintaining the integrity of sport
- Activities:
- The sport specialisation of the course will be delivered using the case method made famous by the Harvard Business School. By using the case method of teaching as the foundation, the course will make the links between theory and practice explicit. This subject will be delivered using blended technology and block mode intensive, with engagement with the student's workplace within the sport industry.
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City Campus, 2015, Week 30-31, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEmma Sherry
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 30 - 31
Four 8.0 hours seminar other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 30 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case Study exercises (4 x 15%) | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Risk and Law Case Study (3000 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |