law3spo sport and the law
SPORT AND THE LAW
LAW3SPO
2019
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-ordinatorFrancine Rochford
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
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 | Materials will be made available on LMS | Recommended | various | various |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify and discuss the common law and legislation impacting on participation in and management of sports .
- Activities:
- Online presentations Prescribed and optional reading Online forum participation
- 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. Apply principles of sports law to the facts of problems.
- Activities:
- Online presentations Prescribed reading Online forum participation Problem-solving tasks
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
03. Design appropriate strategies to limit potential contravention of law relating to sport, including liability for injury.
- Activities:
- Online presentations Prescribed reading Online forum participation
- 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. Analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of various sports law regimes and regulatory practices
- Activities:
- Online presentations Online forum participation Writing tasks
- 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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Online, 2019, Summer, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFrancine Rochford
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 45
Ten 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day in week 45 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Quizzes - 5 marks each (700 word equivalent) | 15 | 01 | |
| Forum posts (1200 word equivalent) | These forum posts scaffold the two major pieces of assessment | 30 | 01, 03, 04 |
| Problem solving tasks (1500 words) | 30 | 01, 02 | |
| Risk Management documentation (1000 words) | 25 | 03, 04 |