SPM 315 - Legal Liability and Risk Management in Sport

Description:
This course will examine risk management and legal issues that affect sport and recreation organizations. Course will be offered every year (Winter).

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: SPM 101.

Credits: (3)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Discuss sports torts in relation to waivers, statutes of limitations, intentional torts, and products liability.
Apply various aspects of law to the concept of risk management within a sport or recreation setting.
Describe and apply Title IX legislation as it relates to decision making in sport organizations.
Explain the effects the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the ADA has had on sport.
Demonstrate the ability to utilize the library and electronic resources to research sport law cases and legal principles.
Demonstrate the ability to develop a risk-management plan for a sport or recreation organization.

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