Useful links
The law of sport is a commercial law subject. This is to be expected in an industry that is a major economic driver, generating revenue in the billions of dollars each year in Australia. Indeed, with the rise of the digital media, internationalisation and the elevation of female competitions, sport is one of the world's fastest growing enterprises. With financial growth comes recognition of how the law guides and affects the business of sport and, in consequence, reflects a growing demand for lawyers with pertinent expertise. Legal issues associated with sport are myriad, and almost inevitably find their way into media discussion or courts of law. For example: when can an athlete's contract be terminated for off-field misconduct; when can an athlete be jailed for on-field violence; what rights do athletes have to their intellectual property; when can an athlete be prosecuted for corruption or doping; to whom do team doctors owe a duty of care; can sporting organisations restrain athletes in trading their reputation; are sport disciplinary tribunals entitled to cancel an athlete's contract; what role does reasonableness and proportionality play in athlete discipline; how can a sporting organisation deal with claims of discrimination; are coaches and clubs legally liable for the actions of their athletes; when is a referee legally liable in the tort of negligence? A great advantage of this subject is that complex legal issues are discussed in a factual setting many are familiar with, thereby promoting meaning, interest and understanding.
Study level | Undergraduate |
---|---|
Academic unit | Law |
Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites:
?
|
LAWS1012 and LAWS1015 and LAWS1017 |
---|---|
Corequisites:
?
|
None |
Prohibitions:
?
|
LAWS5163 |
Assumed knowledge:
?
|
None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
This section lists the session, attendance modes and locations the unit is available in. There is a unit outline for each of the unit availabilities, which gives you information about the unit including assessment details and a schedule of weekly activities.
The outline is published 2 weeks before the first day of teaching. You can look at previous outlines for a guide to the details of a unit.
Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
---|---|---|---|
Semester 1 2024
|
Normal evening | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
View
|
Semester 2 2024
|
Normal evening | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
View
|
Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
---|---|---|---|
Semester 1 2025
|
Normal evening | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
|
Semester 2 2025
|
Normal evening | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
|
Find your current year census dates
This refers to the Mode of attendance (MoA) for the unit as it appears when you’re selecting your units in Sydney Student. Find more information about modes of attendance on our website.