BUS 325 - Sport Law

Institution:

Hilbert College

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Description:

Building upon the relationship between law and sports, this class explains the fundamentals and provides real-world insights in this fascinating study of sports law as it affects professional and amateur athletes. All of the ?off-the-field activities affecting sports are governed by traditional areas of law and through formal agreements. The subject matter will be presented as the instructor follows two fictional characters, the athlete and the owner. In the first half of the course, the class will follow the progression of a two-sport star student-athlete from high school, to college and eventually to the NFL. The various elements of this complex world that will be covered include the NCAA as an institution, its rules regarding recruitment and academic eligibility, amateur status and agents as they apply to college athletes, Title IX, and amateur events and the Olympics. The second half of the course will focus on the issues confronting the owner and the franchise. Topics of discussion will include professional sports leagues as an entity, Collective Bargaining Agreements (including the draft), unions and the National Labor Relations Act, stadium and concession issues, broadcasting rights and revenue, and intellectual property. At the conclusion of the class, the student will have a better understanding of sports beyond what occurs on the playing field. As this is a class that examines law, a brief introduction to legal research and writing will be provided. No previous knowledge of law or legal research and writing is required. Prerequisite: 45 credit hours completed

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hilbert.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 649-7900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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