law5spo sport and the law
SPORT AND THE LAW
LAW5SPO
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will be introduced to the increasing range of issues that sport managers need to deal with in the context of domestic and international law. After a generic introduction students will deal with sport specific applications of law in relation to contracts, ethics, sporting competitions, sport rights and also overview a number of specific institutions that deal with the upholding of the law in the context of sport.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorCatherine Ordway
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites LAW5CNA, LAW5PMI
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Sport and the Law | Prescribed | Healey | UNSW PRESS, 2005, 3RD EDN |
| Readings | Sports, Drugs and the Law | Prescribed | Buti and Fridman | 2001 SCRIBBLERS PRESS, MUDGEERABA |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. To be able to identify sports law issues in fact scenarios and to explain those issues.
- Activities:
- Problem solving
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)
02. To be able to apply principles of sports law to the facts of problems.
- Activities:
- Problem solving
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
03. To be able to design appropriate strategies to ensure sports people do not contravene sports law or incur liability.
- Activities:
- Problem solving
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
04. To be able to analyse and critique, reflect upon and evaluate the effectiveness of various sports law regimes and regulatory practices
- Activities:
- Seminar discussions
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)
Subject options
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City Campus, 2016, Week 28-31, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCatherine Ordway
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 30 - 31
Five 6.0 hours lecture/seminar other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Note: Wed 6 Thu 7 Sun 10, Mon 11, Tue 12 July 10-4pm Collins Street"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONE 3000 WORD RESEARCH ESSAY | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| one 3000 word research essay | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |