Current and Evolving Issues in Sport from a Legal Perspective

Subject	Course No.	Credit Value
Kinesiology	KIN 6340	Three (3) credit hours

This course will examine current and evolving issues that challenge fundamental legal norms and laws governing sports. Some issues include: the legal status of athletes, human rights and discrimination, integrity and corruption, legal protections for athletes, impact of social media, addressing sport disputes and impact on sport with COVID-19. They will be considered through the lenses of the law, social justice, legal ideologies and dispute resolution.

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Instructor: Michael Mazzuca
Prerequisite: Graduate Level Students or permission of the Instructor. Undergraduate students are not eligible.

What you will learn

This course is designed to help you:

• Enhance critical thinking skills by examining and applying various contentious legal issues evolving in sport.
• Understand the laws and legal principles surrounding sports contracts and regulations, and how trending issues challenge these fundamental legal principles.
• Gain knowledge and practical application of dealing with developing issues surrounding sport.

Students have six months from the registration date to complete the course. All course exams and/or assignments must be completed by the designated end date.

Assignments and examinations

• 2 x written papers - 3500 words each (50% each paper)

Fees and payments

There is a $150 non-refundable/non-transferable online fee per course in addition to applicable tuition and fees. This fee is non-refundable once the add/drop date has passed within the term the course is registered in. Please note this fee will be automatically added and included in your term tuition fees. No further action is required when registering. Learn more about online course tuition and fees and methods of payment.

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