SPM 203 - Legal Issues in Sport

Institution:

Gwinnett Technical College

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Description:

The course is designed to introduce sport management students to the legal principles involved in sport settings. First, the topic of tort liability, including intentional tort, negligence, and product liability will be explored. The development of a risk management plan will be given attention. Contracts in sport will be examined. Constitutional law issues will be discussed, particularly as they relate to athletic eligibility, athletes' rights, gender discrimination in sports, and drug testing. In addition, applications of the various elements of these legal aspects to the sport manager will be presented and analyzed. Contact hours: Class - 5, Lab - 0. Credit hours: 5. (T)

Credits:

0.00

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Institution Website:

www.GwinnettTech.edu

Phone Number:

(770) 962-7580

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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