Course Details
Course Code: LSTD209 Course ID: 2955 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Undergraduate
This course is a broad study and analysis of sports law and regulation. This course is rooted in the conviction that sports law is an intricate blend of contracts, regulatory schemes (including antitrust law, risk and liability concerns), and torts. Additionally, bargaining issues including unions, contract negotiation, and collective bargaining will be covered. This course will also examine risk assumption and liability as they relate to sports law. This class will also discuss relevant sports organizations (NCAA, NFL, etc.); Title X; drug testing of athletes; the role of sports agents; intellectual property issues; broadcasting law; and rules of athlete eligibility and participation. This course exposes the student to legal cases from the individual perspective of the player, coach, fan, owner, agent, and medical staff, in addition to leagues and administrative bodies, dealing with captivating subjects as varied as drug testing, gender discrimination, player violence and criminal conduct, breach of contract, player eligibility, product liability, endorsement contracts, and television broadcasting.
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Start Month | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/29/2022 - 09/02/2022 | 09/05/2022 - 10/30/2022 | September | Summer 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 04/26/2022 - 09/30/2022 | 10/03/2022 - 11/27/2022 | October | Fall 2022 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 05/21/2022 - 11/04/2022 | 11/07/2022 - 01/01/2023 | November | Fall 2022 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 06/28/2022 - 12/02/2022 | 12/05/2022 - 01/29/2023 | December | Fall 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 07/25/2022 - 12/30/2022 | 01/02/2023 - 02/26/2023 | January | Winter 2023 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 08/29/2022 - 02/03/2023 | 02/06/2023 - 04/02/2023 | February | Winter 2023 Session I | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate and explain the following learning objectives:
- Express the organizational structure of professional sports leagues, intercollegiate athletics, and high school sports;
- Cite examples of tort law, especially dealing with assumption of risk, assault and battery, and product liability;
- Identify the responsibilities of the key elements in sports--the coaches, medical staff, administrators, owners, players and fans;
- Differentiate the various athletic associations that govern sports;
- Explain the myriad of rules dealing with athlete eligibility and participation;
- Describe the legal foundation for drug testing of athletes, as well as the challenges top it, especially under the rule of constitutional law;
- Identify the key parts of Title IX, and the history and current state of the law as it relates to gender discrimination;
- Analyze the essential elements of sports contracts, as well as contracts for marketing, endorsement and sponsorship;
- Explain how antitrust law is applied in the ownership, practice, and participation in professional sports;
- Explain how labor law is applied to labor practices and collective bargaining in professional sports;
- Discuss the duties and responsibilities of sports agents;
- Appraise how the law of intellectual property is applied to copyrights, patents and trademarks of teams and players;
- Compare and contrast the complex law of broadcasting rights, as well as the restrictions placed upon various broadcasting mediums;
- Differentiate between those players who are employees and independent contractors on various teams;
- Discuss the critical issues of gambling, disabilities, and violence in sports.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate and explain the following learning objectives:
- Express the organizational structure of professional sports leagues, intercollegiate athletics, and high school sports;
- Cite examples of tort law, especially dealing with assumption of risk, assault and battery, and product liability;
- Identify the responsibilities of the key elements in sports--the coaches, medical staff, administrators, owners, players and fans;
- Differentiate the various athletic associations that govern sports;
- Explain the myriad of rules dealing with athlete eligibility and participation;
- Describe the legal foundation for drug testing of athletes, as well as the challenges top it, especially under the rule of constitutional law;
- Identify the key parts of Title IX, and the history and current state of the law as it relates to gender discrimination;
- Analyze the essential elements of sports contracts, as well as contracts for marketing, endorsement and sponsorship;
- Explain how antitrust law is applied in the ownership, practice, and participation in professional sports;
- Explain how labor law is applied to labor practices and collective bargaining in professional sports;
- Discuss the duties and responsibilities of sports agents;
- Appraise how the law of intellectual property is applied to copyrights, patents and trademarks of teams and players;
- Compare and contrast the complex law of broadcasting rights, as well as the restrictions placed upon various broadcasting mediums;
- Differentiate between those players who are employees and independent contractors on various teams;
- Discuss the critical issues of gambling, disabilities, and violence in sports.
| Book Title: | Essentials of Sports Law, 4th Ed - e-book available in the APUS Online Library |
| ISBN: | 9780313356759 |
| Publication Info: | Praeger Lib |
| Author: | Wong, Glenn |
| Unit Cost: | $134.00 |