MCAA580

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Legal Aspect of Sport

School of Health & Human Sciences

Course Subject Code

MCAA

Course Number

580

Course Description

The course provides several important legal aspects in sport, athletic administration and coaching. Included will be an analysis of the application of law to sport, liability, negligence law, intentional torts, criminal acts, contract law, gender equity/Title IX, sexual harassment, ADA and related legislation, and sports employment law. Special emphasis is placed on knowing and understanding the Fourteen Legal Duties of Athletic Personnel, and then effectively applying those duties in coaching and competitive situations.