Sport Law For Sport Managers. It is designed to demonstrate the impact of the legal system and process on the world of sport. Students will be able to explain the legal system Students will conduct legal research Students will be able to describe the principles of tort law, especially in the area of negligence Students will be able to describe the issues involved in risk management and conduct a risk management assessment Students will be able to explain contract law Students will be able to explain various issues of constitutional law and how they relate to sport management. This course is geared toward gaining basic concepts and understandings of the law and sport and is not intended to prepare students for the Bar exam. Additional activities may be required, as well as supplemental readings, which will be provided in the form of photocopies, or an assigned reading which the student is responsible for.
Every student is required to complete a legal project .
It will involve extensive research on a legal issue. I want all the information you can find. A 15 minute presentation will be required along with each of these legal projects. Remember, you could be tested over these topics on your final exam. All assignments must be typed double-spaced one inch margins on all sides Attendance is required.