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Managing the Legal Aspects of Sport


Course Description

Management of the legal principles and problems that directly affect sport.


Athena Title

Manag Legal Aspects of Sport


Equivalent Courses

Not open to students with credit in KINS 3420E


Prerequisite

KINS 3430 or KINS 3430E


Semester Course Offered

Offered fall and spring


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Student Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the risk management process and to develop a risk management plan consistent with that process.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of certain legal principles associated with various areas of law including contracts, constitutional law, property, tort, and insurance, as applied to sport operations.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the moral and financial benefits in providing quality services and adequate opportunities in sport to participants and spectators.

Topical Outline

  • American Courts: The Judicial System
  • American Courts: Legal Research
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution Techniques
  • Risk Management
  • Negligence Law: Elements of Negligence
  • Who is Liable?
  • Defenses Against Liability, Products Liability
  • Immunity
  • The Volunteer Protection Act, 42 U.S.C. 14501
  • Safe Environment
  • Property Law
  • Emergency Care
  • Supervision
  • Conduct of the Activity
  • Transportation
  • Intentional Torts and Criminal Acts
  • Criminal Law
  • Hazing
  • Contract Essentials and Coaching Contracts
  • Game, Event, and Sponsorship Contracts
  • Gender Equity: Coaching and Administration
  • Title VII
  • Discrimination
  • Americans With Disabilities Act
  • Antitrust and Labor Law
  • Agent Regulation
  • Tax Law
  • Search and Seizure
  • Religious Issues and Conduct Issues

Syllabus