Legal Aspects of Sport

Catalog description

(cross-leveled with PRST 4385 ). Provides students the opportunity to research, explore, and discuss the U.S. legal system as it pertains to the world of professional, amateur, and youth sport: the structural foundations and terminology associated with its relevance. Including, but not limited to elements of contract law, intellectual property, negligence, antitrust law, trademark law, and constitutional law. Students apply their knowledge of this material through legal writing exercises, various assignments regarding case precedent, and examinations. Graded on A-F basis only. Credit Hour s : 3