Course Description
Management of the legal principles and problems that directly affect sport.
Athena Title
Manage Legal Aspects of Sport
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in KINS 3420
Non-Traditional Format
This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Prerequisite
KINS 3430 or KINS 3430E
Semester Course Offered
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the risk management process and to develop a risk management plan consistent with that process. 2. 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. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of the moral and financial benefits in providing quality services and adequate opportunities in sport to participants and spectators.
Topical Outline
1. American Courts: The Judicial System 2. American Courts: Legal Research 3. Alternative Dispute Resolution Techniques 4. Risk Management 5. Negligence Law: Elements of Negligence 6. Who is Liable? 7. Defenses Against Liability, Products Liability 8. Immunity 9. The Volunteer Protection Act, 42 U.S.C. 14501 10. Safe Environment 11. Property Law 12. Emergency Care 13. Supervision 14. Conduct of the Activity 15. Transportation 16. Intentional Torts and Criminal Acts 17. Criminal Law 18. Hazing 19. Contract Essentials and Coaching Contracts 20. Game, Event, and Sponsorship Contracts 21. Gender Equity: Coaching and Administration 22. Title VII 23. Discrimination 24. Americans With Disabilities Act 25. Antitrust and Labor Law 26. Agent Regulation 27. Tax Law 28. Search and Seizure 29. Religious Issues and Conduct Issues
Syllabus