Module Descriptors
SPORT, THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE LAW (DISTANCE LEARNING)
LAWS61130
Key Facts
Faculty of Business, Education and Law
Level 6
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 14
Independent Study Hours: 136
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ONLINE DISCUSSION weighted at 25%
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 75%
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.
Civil liability for on-field conduct.
The use of the criminal law to respond to and punish misconduct on the field of play.
The measures implemented to limit the use of drugs in sport.
The legal framework aimed at preventing discrimination in sport.
Players' contracts, including formation, performance and termination.
Civil liability for on-field conduct.
The use of the criminal law to respond to and punish misconduct on the field of play.
The measures implemented to limit the use of drugs in sport.
The legal framework aimed at preventing discrimination in sport.
Module Learning Strategies
WHOLE GROUP (FACE TO FACE) SESSIONS
6 hours of participatory lectures (delivered either at the university or via video or web technologies) will provide an overview of the subject topics to be developed through a structured programme of online sessions, IT supported learning materials and independent reading.
SMALL GROUP SESSIONS
8 hours of online tutorials. Students will be expected to post answers onto the discussion forum in advance of the tutorial to enable wider discussion of the topic. A Webinar will be held for each tutorial (8 in total) based on the posted answers in order to give students generic and personal feedback and to facilitate further discussion on the topic.
DIRECTED STUDY AND INDEPENDENT LEARNING
Principally this will consist of study to consolidate and develop an understanding of material presented in whole group and online sessions, preparation for work to be undertaken prior to the seminars, and research and preparation relating to the coursework assignment. Directed study will involve the utilisation of information technology (specifically the `Sport, the Individual and the Law¿ blackboard pages and use of relevant legal electronic databases such as Westlaw, Lexis, LawTel etc) which enables 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.
(144 hours)
6 hours of participatory lectures (delivered either at the university or via video or web technologies) will provide an overview of the subject topics to be developed through a structured programme of online sessions, IT supported learning materials and independent reading.
SMALL GROUP SESSIONS
8 hours of online tutorials. Students will be expected to post answers onto the discussion forum in advance of the tutorial to enable wider discussion of the topic. A Webinar will be held for each tutorial (8 in total) based on the posted answers in order to give students generic and personal feedback and to facilitate further discussion on the topic.
DIRECTED STUDY AND INDEPENDENT LEARNING
Principally this will consist of study to consolidate and develop an understanding of material presented in whole group and online sessions, preparation for work to be undertaken prior to the seminars, and research and preparation relating to the coursework assignment. Directed study will involve the utilisation of information technology (specifically the `Sport, the Individual and the Law¿ blackboard pages and use of relevant legal electronic databases such as Westlaw, Lexis, LawTel etc) which enables 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.
(144 hours)
Module Additional Assessment Details
Component 1: Participants will be assessed on their individual contributions during a week long asynchronous on-line discussion forum, which has a focus on a current issue(s) in sports law. (25% weighting) Learning outcomes 1, 4, 5
Component 2: Participants will submit a 3,000 word assignment (75% weighting). Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 & 5.
To pass this module, students must achieve a mark of at least 40%
Component 2: Participants will submit a 3,000 word assignment (75% weighting). Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 & 5.
To pass this module, students must achieve a mark of at least 40%
Module Texts
Gardiner S. 2006 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 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.