LAWS 3087 Sports Law
Credit Points 10
Coordinator Sandy Noakes Opens in new window
Description This subject focuses on the general principles of law that play a significant role in sport. ‘Sport law’ is considered to be an emerging and developing subject area of law. This has been recognised in Europe where the ‘specificity of sport’ refers to the inherent characteristics of sport that set it apart from other economic and social activities. Sport is a global industry and one of the most popular pastimes and activities in Australia. Students will learn about world sports law or lex sportiva, which is regarded as an autonomous body of rules having a specific character. Students will engage in activities that develop their understanding of this body of law in practice. This subject will foster critical perspectives on discrimination in sport and the contribution of Indigenous people to sports law and policy in Australia.
School Law
Discipline Law, Not Elsewhere Classified.
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 3 subject
Pre-requisite(s) LAWS 2003 Contracts and LAWS 2013 Tort Law
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the development of sports law as a distinctive body of law.
- Explain the jurisdiction of the Court of Arbitration for Sport and the adherence to lex sportiva.
- Explain the relationship between general legal principles and the regulatory framework in which sport operates
- Apply legal research and/or advocacy skills to solve legal issues concerning sport.
- Examine the contribution of Indigenous people to sports law and policy in Australia.
Subject Content
- Sports law jurisprudence
- Governance in sport
- Tort and Sport
- Integrity in sport
- Anti-doping in sport
- Sporting tribunals
- Discrimination in sport
- The contribution of Indigenous people to sport law and policy in Australia
- Athlete well-being
- Sport agents
- Sport sponsorship and athlete marketing
- Children in sport
- Broadcasting, media rights and social media
- E-sports and cyber security
- Employment and athlete Associations
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal | 500 words | 10 | N | Individual | N |
| Professional Task | Oral component- 15 minutes Written component 1000 words | 50 | N | Individual | N |
| Essay | 3000 words | 40 | N | Individual | N |
Prescribed Texts
- Thorpe, David, et al, Sports Law (Oxford University Press, 4th ed, 2022)
Teaching Periods
Summer (2025)
Parramatta - Victoria Rd
On-site
Subject Contact Sandy Noakes Opens in new window