SPM 675 - International Sport Law

Explores the legal aspects pertaining to the governing bodies of international sport in both Olympic and non-Olympic contexts. Topics include: individual athlete eligibility and player transfers; drug use and testing; intellectual property, including copyright and trademark protection; contractual issues related to bidding on events, sponsorship, endorsements and agreements for competition; dispute resolution between governing entities; global media contracts including television and new media; and the interface between state, national and global government agencies and organizations with sport. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code S = offered in spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Explain legal concepts relevant to international sport law.

2. Describe the legal positions of different nations or international sport bodies with respect to relevant issues in sport.

3. Analyze Court of Arbitration for Sport awards and other sport law cases.

4. Investigate a specific legal issue in international sport.