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LAWS28001 Sports Law

Sports Law

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General Information

Overview

In this unit, you will explore the legal regulation of sports in Australia, including the concept of sports law and the contemporary legal issues in this dynamic field. You will delve into topics such as the definition and scope of sports law, the regulation of sports, the national sports law framework, governance in sports, integrity issues, collective bargaining, the intersection of sport and criminal law, dispute resolution, and international aspects of sports law. Sports administration is a growing profession in professional, elite, and community sports, and you will recognise the importance of integrity and leadership in this space. Through this unit, you will learn how sports law intersects with all aspects of modern sports. From governance and integrity to dispute resolution and the ever-changing regulatory landscape in Australian sport, you will gain the insights needed to navigate and respond effectively to these challenges as a sports administrator.

Details

Career Level: Postgraduate

Unit Level: Level 8

Credit Points: 6

Student Contribution Band: 10

Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

There are no requisites for this unit.

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 2 - 2025

Online

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).