SPT 2110 Legal and Ethical Issues in Sports
This course provides an overview of the legal and ethical considerations central to the field of sports management. The student will examine foundational legal principles related to contracts, liability, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance within the sports industry. Special attention will be given to current issues such as Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights and their impact on amateur and collegiate athletics. The course also explores ethical challenges faced by athletes, coaches, administrators, and organizations including sportsmanship, doping, gambling, discrimination, and athlete exploitation. Through theoretical frameworks, case studies, and real-world controversies the student will engage in critical analysis of the socio-cultural issues that influence and are influenced by sports. Prerequisite: Completion of BADM 2010. (3 lect.)
Major Topics
- Foundations of sport law
- Intellectual property in sports
- Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights
- Ethical issues in sports management
- Equity and inclusion in sports
- Socio-cultural and contemporary issues
Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
1. Examine foundational legal principles (contracts, liability, intellectual property, and compliance) as they apply to the sports industry.
2. Analyze the impact of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights on amateur and collegiate athletics.
3. Evaluate ethical dilemmas in sports management related to doping, gambling, discrimination, and athlete exploitation.
4. Apply legal and ethical frameworks to case studies and real-world controversies in sport management.
5. Investigate the role of socio-cultural factors in shaping legal and ethical issues within sports organizations.
6. Outline strategies for promoting equity, integrity, and ethical decision-making in sport management practice.