Module Descriptors
SPORT, THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE LAW
LAWS61129
Key Facts
School of Justice, Security and Sustainability
Level 6
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Kristian Lines
Email: Kris.Lines@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 54
Independent Study Hours: 246
Total Learning Hours: 300
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
This module will introduce students to fundamental legal principles which apply to individual sportsmen and women. Including a consideration of:
Players' contracts, including formation, performance and termination.
Player transfers and the legality of transfer rules both pre and post Bosman.
Civil liability for on-field conduct.
The use of criminal law to respond to and punish misconduct on the field of play.
Cheating, corruption and sportsmanship.
The conduct of disciplinary proceedings to limit the use of drugs in sport.
The legal framework aimed at preventing discrimination in sport.
Players' contracts, including formation, performance and termination.
Player transfers and the legality of transfer rules both pre and post Bosman.
Civil liability for on-field conduct.
The use of criminal law to respond to and punish misconduct on the field of play.
Cheating, corruption and sportsmanship.
The conduct of disciplinary proceedings to limit the use of drugs in sport.
The legal framework aimed at preventing discrimination in sport.
Module Learning Strategies
WHOLE GROUP SESSIONS
A series of participatory lectures will provide an overview of the subject topics to be developed through a structured programme of tutorial sessions; IT supported learning materials and independent reading.
Lectures - 2 hours per week x 22 weeks = 44 hours.
SMALL GROUP SESSIONS
A series of fortnightly tutorial sessions will examine particular aspects of Sport, the Individual & the Law. 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 10 weeks = 10 hours
DIRECTED STUDY AND INDEPENDENT LEARNING - 246 hours
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 provide an overview of the subject topics to be developed through a structured programme of tutorial sessions; IT supported learning materials and independent reading.
Lectures - 2 hours per week x 22 weeks = 44 hours.
SMALL GROUP SESSIONS
A series of fortnightly tutorial sessions will examine particular aspects of Sport, the Individual & the Law. 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 10 weeks = 10 hours
DIRECTED STUDY AND INDEPENDENT LEARNING - 246 hours
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 Texts
Gardiner S. 2005 Sports Law. 3rd Ed. London. Cavendish Publishing
Grayson E. 2004 Sport and the Law 3rd Ed. West Sussex. Tottel Publishing.
Grayson E. 2004 Sport and the Law 3rd Ed. West Sussex. Tottel Publishing.
Module Additional Assessment Details
1x assignment 3,000 words - Semester one (50%) Learning outcomes 1-4
1x Portfolio - Semester two (50%) Learning outcomes 1-3 and 5
To pass this module, a student must achieve a minimum composite mark of 40% and a minimum mark of 25% must be achieved in each element of assessment.
1x Portfolio - Semester two (50%) Learning outcomes 1-3 and 5
To pass this module, a student must achieve a minimum composite mark of 40% and a minimum mark of 25% must be achieved in each element of assessment.