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Overview

This subject explores the intersection of sport and law. It examines the place of sport in Australian society and how different bodies of law govern community- and elite-level sporting activities at local, national and international levels. The recent emergence of sports law allows us to assess and understand how existing … For more content click the Read more button below.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

School

La Trobe Law School

Subject coordinator

Francine Rochford

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 3 - UG

AQF level

Level 7 - Bachelor Degree

Available as elective

No

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject

No

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

No

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Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Identify and discuss the common law and legislation impacting on participation in and management of sports .
2.
Apply principles of sports law to the facts of problems.
3.
Design appropriate strategies to limit potential contravention of law relating to sport, including liability for injury.
4.
Analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of various sports law regimes and regulatory practices

Learning activities

Online presentations, prescribed and optional reading, online forum participation