Advanced Health and Exercise Science Law.

Catalog description

This course examines legal issues and responsibilities relevant to health and exercise science professionals. This course is divided into two parts. Part I introduce basic concepts of the legal system and reviews general legal principles of tort and contract law. Part II focuses upon specific topics to which legal principles and risk management strategies apply. This course is taught combining lecture, class discussion, a written research project, and experientially based assignments designed to develop the ability to practically apply specific circumstances and facts to the law and risk management planning. In-class oral arguments using relevant case law, review of local facilities and programs, and legal observations in San Joaquin County courtrooms will supplement course content and offer students “hands on” learning opportunities.