Governance and Sports Law
Duration
- One Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- Approx 8 hours per week active study
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning. For Online unit delivery, learning is conducted exclusively online.
Aims and objectives
This unit addresses the issues as sports organisations become more corporate and are responsible for greater turnover, there is a greater need for governance and adequate legal structures. Governance issues such as board structure, behaviour of directors, use of funds and behaviour of boards and staff will be adressed in this unit. The unit examines the legal structures in place for the regulation of sporting organisations and the associated legal and governance duties associated with sports management, particularly in Australia.
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Identify the legal and governance structures involved in managing sports and associated organisations.
2. Analyse legal concerns in sport regarding violence, specific torts, and doping.
3. Comprehend and apply the principles of negligence insurance and risk management in sporting contexts.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of employment, agency and trade contracts relating to sports management.
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment, general skills outcomes and content.
Teaching methods
Online (SOL):
Students are expected to spend 4 hrs per week in engagement online with learning activities and discussion boards; and other activities including independent study and assessment tasks for a total of approximately 150 hours.
Assessment
1. Online Activities (Individual) 10-20%
2. Assignment (Individual) 40-60%
3. Online Test (Individual) 30-40%
2. Assignment (Individual) 40-60%
3. Online Test (Individual) 30-40%
General skills outcomes
During this unit students will receive feedback on the following key generic skills:
• analysis skills
• communication skills
• ability to tackle unfamiliar problems
• ability to work independently
Content
• The role that the principles of law and governance play in the world of Australian sport, including
• Tort and criminal liability
• Taxation
• Contract
• Intellectual property and industrial relations relevant to sports management
• Tort and criminal liability
• Taxation
• Contract
• Intellectual property and industrial relations relevant to sports management
Study resources
- Reading materials.
Reading materials
Students are advised to check the unit outline in the relevant teaching period for appropriate textbooks and further reading.