4 WEEK ONLINE CERTIFICATE COURSE
INTRODUCTION TO SPORTS LAW (AUSTRALIA)
Course Introduction
The course Introduction to Sports Law & Governance is a four-week open course (every Tuesday two hours online), offered by the Academy of Leadership Sciences Switzerland, Zurich.
The course is designed and delivered by recognized experts in Sports Law. It is being offered as an open course and can be attended by anyone who is, or aspires to get, involved in the industry of sports – including sports administrators, lawyers, sports agents, or intermediaries, current and former athletes, among others.
Course Content
The course covers specific topics on sport-related issues including an introduction into sports law, sport governing bodies, sports governance, anti-doping, dispute resolution, Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) and other topics.
Course Details
- Duration of the Course: 4 weeks (every Monday two hours webinar at 17:30 AEST)
- Language: English
- Start Date: 8 May 2023
- Study Options: 100 % online per Zoom
- Tutorial fees for the whole course: CHF 390 to be paid at least one week before the course starts.
- Admission Requirements Anyone who is, or aspires to get, involved in the industry of sports can enrol for this course.
- Internet access and an email address are required.
Course Structure
Week 1: Introduction to Sports Law (2 hours)
• What is Sports Law (lex sportiva)
• Governance in sports
• Regulatory framework
Week 2: Torts, Defamation and Dispute Resolution (2 hours)
• Sports and torts – a highlight of cases
• National Sports Tribunal
• Dealing with discrimination and defamation in sports
• Dispute resolution procedures
Week 3: Anti-Doping and Athlete Management (2 hours)
• ASADA and WADA Regulatory Framework
• The role of player unions.
• Intermediary requirements and involvement.
• Athlete welfare management.
Week 4: Athlete Marketing, Broadcasting and the future of sports law (2hours)
• Appeals Athlete marketing and image protection.
• Sports sponsorship and broadcasting.
• The future of sports law including stadium experiences and grassroots development
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The Academy of Leadership Sciences Switzerland (ALSS) is an international education institution that offers continuing education, further education, and post graduate advanced education courses, workshops and programs focusing on advanced studies in Leadership and Management. The ALSS also offers short courses that are not credit- bearing, and do not lead to formal qualifications. All attendees who attend all the four presentations for the Introduction to Sports Law course will be awarded certificates of successful attendance by the ALSS.
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