Sport Law

Catalog description

This course examines and analyzes legal issues connected to amateur and professional sport associated with the fundamental concepts of law, sport business structure and legal authority and understanding the process of legal research. Students will comprehend the legal and court system, legal process, and the fundamental concepts of common, statutory, and constitutional law; perform and analyze sport law research; understand the elements of negligence; discuss recent court interpretations; and recommend a risk management standard of practice in the sport industry.