Module Descriptors
THE COMMERCIAL REGULATION OF SPORT
LAWS61209
Key Facts
School of Justice, Security and Sustainability
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Kristian Lines
Email: Kris.Lines@staffs.ac.uk
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 Additional Assessment Details
An assignment (3,000 words in total) 100% (Assesses Learning Outcomes 1-4)
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 Indicative Content
This module will provide an introduction to fundamental legal principles relating to the commercialisation of sport. The process of commercialisation has become ever more apparent in recent decades and the inextricable link between sport and business demands that appropriate decisions are made from the outset.
The module content includes:
Consideration of the different modes of business operation which may be utilised by sports organisations and the risks associated with each.
Identification of the need for sports entities to raise finance, the possible sources and limitations.
The taxation of sports organisations and key issues arising.
An appreciation as to the requirement for effective risk management, focusing on the significant legal and commercial consequences of non- compliance.
An introduction to the legal nature of intellectual property rights and their application within the sports sector.
The module content includes:
Consideration of the different modes of business operation which may be utilised by sports organisations and the risks associated with each.
Identification of the need for sports entities to raise finance, the possible sources and limitations.
The taxation of sports organisations and key issues arising.
An appreciation as to the requirement for effective risk management, focusing on the significant legal and commercial consequences of non- compliance.
An introduction to the legal nature of intellectual property rights and their application within the sports sector.
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 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 commercial 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 Commercial 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.
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 commercial 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 Commercial 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.