lst5rls sport risk management
MANAGING RISK AND LAW IN SPORT
LST5RLS
2017
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 Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorEmma Sherry
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites This subject is available only to students enrolled in LMMSM or LCSM. Students outside of these courses can apply directly to the subject coordinator for manual enrolment on request.
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.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- 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)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
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.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
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.
- 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)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
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.
- 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)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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City Campus, 2017, Week 25-29, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size30
Enrolment information Max class size at Collins St campus Available only to Master of Management (Sport Management) students - or nested courses (Grad Cert/Grad Dip)
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEmma Sherry
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 25 - 26
Four 8.0 hours seminar other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 25 to week 26 and delivered via face-to-face.
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Dates for 2016 are 16/17 June & 23/24 June from 9am - 5pm"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case studies 1-3 (Three, 500 word, individual case study exercises, 15% each) | Case study 1 will assess the Graduate capability of Creative problem solving. Case study 2 will assess the Graduate capability of Quantitative/Digital literacy. Case study 3 will assess the Graduate capability of Ethical behaviour. | 45 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Large case study (2500 words individual case study x 40%) | This case study will assess the Graduate Capabilities of Writing, Critical thinking, Inquiry/Research, and Discipline specific knowledge. | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Case study 4 (One case study & group presentation, 500 words equivalent per person) | Case study 4 will assess the Graduate capabilities of Speaking and Teamwork. | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |