Module Descriptors
SPORT COACHING, TEACHING AND THE LAW
SPOR60481
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: James Lowe
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • CASE ANALYSIS weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
Students will be required to complete 1 piece of summative assessment:
A scenario case study analysis. Present a report giving a rational and recommending action to be taken further to a given resource management scenario. Assesses LOs 1, 2 and 3.

Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment:
Discussion and analysis of case study scenarios within the legal frameworks introduced within the lecture series. The formative feedback within these sessions will indicate the standards of analysis required for the final case study analysis.

Module Indicative Content
This module aims to provide an understanding of the principles involved in the design, staffing and operation of sports facilities. Primarily, the module focuses upon legal issues and the impact that these issues have upon the coaching and teaching of Sport and Physical Education. Within this context issues include the management of nuicance, risk, negligence and occupier liability, violence, child protection and sexual offences.
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (36)
12 hours tutor-led lectures
24 hours workshops

Independent Study Hours: (114)
17 hours researching legal cases
60 hours research for and preparation of final assessment
17 hours background reading to support seminar sessions
20 hours facility visits
Module Resources
Electronic law cases eg Lawtel, UK Law, WestLaw UK
Appropriately and adequately equipped lecture theatre
Appropriately and adequately equipped workshop / seminar room
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities
PC with access to online learning material via Bbd
Transport to an appropriate facility

Module Texts
Craine, N., (ed). (2004). Safe Practice in Physical Education. Worcester BAALPE
Hartley, H. (2009). Sport, Physical Recreation and the Law. Oxon: Routledge
Jones, M. (2010). Sport Law. Eastbourne: Palgrave Macmillan