KINE 355 - Legal and Contractual Aspects of Sport (3)

This course introduces the varied legal aspects of the sport industry (tort law, criminal and civil law, labor relations, Title IX issues, etc.) and specifically focuses on the interaction between leadership positions in sport and the legal issues they encounter. This course will also provide an in depth view of contract law, including the specific legal issues associated with contract negotiation, execution, and breach. A strong emphasis will be placed on understanding how to read and write contracts that legally protect one’s business interests and financial goals within the framework of sport organizations and leagues, facilities, and events. Prereqs: KINE 142 and KINE 280. Offered: Fall.