PED 565 - Law & Policy in Sport/Phy Edu

(4 credits)

Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted as a graduate student to be eligible for this course. An overview of the legal and social policy issues most often encountered in sport and physical activity; emphasizes tort and selected areas of constitutional, commercial, contract, labor, and intellectual property law. The law is applied to the amateur and professional sport environments, recreation and leisure activities, and to instruction and rehabilitation. Leading court decisions are explained and guide students in an in-depth study of their choice and a comprehensive risk-management presentation.

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