BLAW 280 - Sports and the Law

3 Credit(s)

This course includes an analysis of the legal process within the sport enterprise. A historical overview of the changes in sport law and the factors that have influenced them are discussed. Additionally, there is an in-depth analysis of contract law, tort law, constitutional law, administrative law, antitrust law, labor law, collective bargaining, and arbitration as it relates to sports. Issues dealing with both amateur and professional athletics are included. Among the more recent developments being studied are discrimination in amateur athletics and the role of free agency in professional sports. The approach used includes lectures, discussions, class presentations, guest lectures, filmstrips, and possible field trips. An emphasis is to be placed on conveying to the student an understanding of the role of the law in sports and not on replacing the role of the attorney with self-representation.
Formerly: (FORMERLY SMGT 280)