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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

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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Accreditation & Certification

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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