Description
This course is designed to critically analyze the legal structures, statutes, case law, and standards that establish legal responsibilities, rights, privileges, and controls related to the field of sport management. The Sport Industry???s major governing bodies will be discussed with a particular focus on the NCAA and professional leagues. Upon completion, students will know how sporting issues are addressed in the U.S. legal system, be able to apply tools and strategies when conducting sport research, analyze current legal issues in the Sport industry, and develop practical risk management strategies to navigate an evolving legal landscape.