Module Descriptors
LEGAL REGULATION OF SPORT
LAWS51116
Key Facts
Faculty of Business, Education and Law
Level 5
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 27
Independent Study Hours: 123
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Texts
L Allison (ed), The Global Politics of Sport: The Role of Global Institutions in Sport (Routledge, London, 2005)
S Gardiner and others, Sports Law (3rd edn Cavendish, London 2006)
E Grayson, Sport and the Law (3rd edn, Butterworths, London 2000)
A Lewis & J Taylor, Sport - Law & Practice (Butterworths LexisNexis, 2003)
C Moore, Sports Law and Litigation (2nd edn CLT Publishing, Herts 2000)
S Gardiner and others, Sports Law (3rd edn Cavendish, London 2006)
E Grayson, Sport and the Law (3rd edn, Butterworths, London 2000)
A Lewis & J Taylor, Sport - Law & Practice (Butterworths LexisNexis, 2003)
C Moore, Sports Law and Litigation (2nd edn CLT Publishing, Herts 2000)
Module Indicative Content
This module will provide an introduction to the key areas relating to the legal regulation of sport. The perception of sport has changed in recent times with substantial financial rewards being enjoyed by individuals and organisations that are successful within the sports sector. The increased involvement of the law in sport has therefore become inevitable. The module content includes:
Recognition of the difficulties associated in providing a `legal' definition of sport.
Consideration of the traditional non-interventionist approach adopted by successive UK governments.
The use of legislation as a response to particular problems.
The jurisdiction, limits and obligations of governing bodies in sport.
The ability to challenge decisions made by sports governing bodies through the courts.
The use of arbitration and other alternative dispute mechanisms in sport.
Recognition of the difficulties associated in providing a `legal' definition of sport.
Consideration of the traditional non-interventionist approach adopted by successive UK governments.
The use of legislation as a response to particular problems.
The jurisdiction, limits and obligations of governing bodies in sport.
The ability to challenge decisions made by sports governing bodies through the courts.
The use of arbitration and other alternative dispute mechanisms in sport.
Module Learning Strategies
WHOLE GROUP SESSIONS
A series of participatory lectures will disseminate basic knowledge and understanding as the foundation for a structured programme of tutorial sessions.
Lectures - 2 hours per week x 11 weeks = 22 hours.
SMALL GROUP SESSIONS
A series of fortnightly tutorial sessions will examine particular aspects of the legal regulation of sport. Students will enjoy a blend of learning opportunities thereby allowing them to engage positively with the subject area. Typical learning techniques include: student led tutorials / presentation of written work and interactive exercises. Tutorials: 1 hour per fortnight x 5 weeks = 5 hours
DIRECTED STUDY AND INDEPENDENT LEARNING - 123 hours
Principally this will consist of preparation for work to be undertaken in seminars and research relating to the end of semester assignment. Directed study will involve the utilisation of information technology (specifically the Legal Regulation of Sport web pages and use of the Westlaw UK database) which enable interaction with relevant material at a pace and time, convenient to the user. Students will be provided with general guidance in the module study guide and receive specific guidance and training where needed. Principally this will consist of study to consolidate and develop an understanding of material presented in whole group sessions, preparation for work to be undertaken in seminars, and research and preparation relating to the coursework assignment and examination. Directed study will involve the utilisation of information technology (specifically the Sport, the Individual & the Law web pages and use of the Westlaw UK database) which enable interaction with relevant material at a pace and time, convenient to the user. Students will be provided with general guidance in the module study guide and receive specific guidance and training where needed.
A series of participatory lectures will disseminate basic knowledge and understanding as the foundation for a structured programme of tutorial sessions.
Lectures - 2 hours per week x 11 weeks = 22 hours.
SMALL GROUP SESSIONS
A series of fortnightly tutorial sessions will examine particular aspects of the legal regulation of sport. Students will enjoy a blend of learning opportunities thereby allowing them to engage positively with the subject area. Typical learning techniques include: student led tutorials / presentation of written work and interactive exercises. Tutorials: 1 hour per fortnight x 5 weeks = 5 hours
DIRECTED STUDY AND INDEPENDENT LEARNING - 123 hours
Principally this will consist of preparation for work to be undertaken in seminars and research relating to the end of semester assignment. Directed study will involve the utilisation of information technology (specifically the Legal Regulation of Sport web pages and use of the Westlaw UK database) which enable interaction with relevant material at a pace and time, convenient to the user. Students will be provided with general guidance in the module study guide and receive specific guidance and training where needed. Principally this will consist of study to consolidate and develop an understanding of material presented in whole group sessions, preparation for work to be undertaken in seminars, and research and preparation relating to the coursework assignment and examination. Directed study will involve the utilisation of information technology (specifically the Sport, the Individual & the Law web pages and use of the Westlaw UK database) which enable interaction with relevant material at a pace and time, convenient to the user. Students will be provided with general guidance in the module study guide and receive specific guidance and training where needed.
Module Resources
Access to appropriate texts, legislation and case law.
Module Study Guide
Computing facilities will be needed to access material available on the web and specialist on-
line databases.
Module Study Guide
Computing facilities will be needed to access material available on the web and specialist on-
line databases.
Module Additional Assessment Details
An assignment (2,500 words in total) 100% which will assess Learning Outcomes 1-3
To pass this module, students must obtain a mark of at least 40%
To pass this module, students must obtain a mark of at least 40%