KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE COURSE PROPOSAL OR REVISION,
Cover Sheet (10/02/2002)
Course Number/Program Name SM 6040/M.S. with a major in Comparative Sport Management
Department Health, Physical Education, and Sport Science
Degree Title (if applicable) Master of Science
Proposed Effective Date Fall 2012
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X New Course Proposal
Course Title Change
Course Number Change
Course Credit Change
Course Prerequisite Change
Course Description Change
Sections to be Completed
II, III, IV, V, VII
I, II, III
I, II, III
I, II, III
I, II, III
I, II, III
Notes:
If proposed changes to an existing course are substantial (credit hours, title, and description), a new course with a
new number should be proposed.
A new Course Proposal (Sections II, III, IV, V, VII) is required for each new course proposed as part of a new
program. Current catalog information (Section I) is required for each existing course incorporated into the
program.
Minor changes to a course can use the simplified E-Z Course Change Form.
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KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE COURSE/CONCENTRATION/PROGRAM CHANGE
I.
Current Information (Fill in for changes)
Page Number in Current Catalog
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Course Prefix and Number
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Course Title
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Class Hours
____Laboratory Hours_______Credit Hours________
Prerequisites
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Description (or Current Degree Requirements)
II.
Proposed Information (Fill in for changes and new courses)
Course Prefix and Number __SM 6040_________________________________
Course Title _Sport Law
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Class Hours
3____Laboratory Hours___0____CreditHours____3____
Prerequisites Graduate Status
Description (or Proposed Degree Requirements)
This course focuses upon the law as it applies to professional and amateur sport
organizations in the global arena. Specifically, among the areas examined are contract
law, tort law, administrative law, antitrust law, and labor law as it relates to sport. The
course will concentrate on issues as they pertain to sport governing bodies, sport
owners and managers, educators, coaches, athletes, facility directors, and recreational
administrators focusing upon the U.S. legal systems and also exploring international
sport entities governance structures.
III.
Justification
This is one of six foundational courses in the M.S. in Comparative Sport Management
program. The objective of this program is to address sport in a global context and will
compare different sport models, structures, and management not only within the United
States, but beyond our borders. This course is designed to broaden the students’
knowledge of sport management through the study of law and its application to the global
sport industry. It is important that sport management majors have an understanding of
legal principles and how they apply to different sport related fields. Sport law has
become increasingly important in our litigious society and having legal knowledge and
understanding is a necessity.
IV.
Additional Information (for New Courses only)
Instructor: TBA (Drs. Beck or Goldfine)
Text: Mitten, M., Davis, T., Smith, R., & Berry, R. (2009). Sports Law and Regulation:
Cases, Materials, and Problems. Aspen Publishers. New York, NY.
Prerequisites:
Graduate Status
Objectives:
Students will be able to
1. Compare and contrast the U.S. judicial system to other international systems.
2. Locate and access legal resources including print and electronic-based.
3. Analyze and explain case law related to the sports industry.
4. Write and analyze sport/recreation contracts.
5. Identify and analyze various laws that pertain to individuals, employees, and
employer rights within the sport industry.
6. Identify and understand how laws can affect different aspects of sports and sport
management.
7. Compare and contrast sport regulating bodies.
Instructional Method
The primary method of instructional delivery will be lecture, readings, discussions, and
class presentations with some video conferencing with our global partners.
Method of Evaluation
Exams (2)
Position Paper
Legal Reports/Presentation
Class Assignments
V.
40%
20%
20%
20%
Resources and Funding Required (New Courses only)
Resource
Amount
Faculty
Other Personnel
Equipment
Supplies
Travel
New Books
New Journals
Other (Specify)
$6,500
$1,856
$0
$556
$444
$0
$0
$0
TOTAL
$9,356
Funding Required Beyond
Normal Departmental Growth
$0
The primary revenue sources will be from the reallocation of existing funds through the
shifting of teaching workloads and the addition of two existing unfilled faculty lines. The
estimates above are based on the average graduate faculty course load of six courses per
year and the average annual salary of $65,000. These are averages are for simplicity and
actual salaries and course workloads will vary by personnel. The calculations assume
that the sport management faculty teach all but one of the courses offered (EHS 6630,
which is already offered as part of the M.S. in AEHS). There will be a small revenue
generation during the summer from enrollment in this program.
VI. COURSE MASTER FORM
This form will be completed by the requesting department and will be sent to the Office of the
Registrar once the course has been approved by the Office of the President.
The form is required for all new courses.
DISCIPLINE
COURSE NUMBER
COURSE TITLE FOR LABEL
(Note: Limit 30 spaces)
CLASS-LAB-CREDIT HOURS
Approval, Effective Term
Grades Allowed (Regular or S/U)
If course used to satisfy CPC, what areas?
Learning Support Programs courses which are
required as prerequisites
Health, Physical Education, and Sport Sci
SM 6040
Sport Law
3-0-3
Fall 2012
Regular
N/A
N/A
APPROVED:
________________________________________________
Vice President for Academic Affairs or Designee __
VII Attach Syllabus
I.
SM 6040 SPORT LAW
KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF HPS
II.
INSTRUCTOR: TBA
III.
CLASS MEETING: TBA
IV.
TEXT(S): Mitten, M., Davis, T., Smith, R., & Berry, R. (2009). Sports Law and Regulation: Cases,
Materials, and Problems. Aspen Publishers. New York, NY.
V.
CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course focuses upon the law as it applies to professional and amateur sport organizations in the
global arena. Specifically, among the areas examined are contract law, tort law, administrative law,
antitrust law, and labor law as it relates to sport. The course will concentrate on issues as they pertain
to sport governing bodies, sport owners and managers, educators, coaches, athletes, facility directors,
and recreational administrators focusing upon the U.S. legal systems and also exploring international
sport entities governance structures.
VI.
PURPOSE/RATIONALE:
It is important that sport management majors have an understanding of legal principles and how they apply
to different sport related fields. Sport law has become increasingly important in our litigious society and
having legal knowledge and understanding is a necessity.
Conceptual Framework:
The Comparative Sport Management degree at KSU is a unique degree that addresses sport in a global
context and will compare different sport models, structures, management not only within the United States,
but beyond our borders. This course is designed to broaden the students’ knowledge of sport management
through the study of law and its application to the global sport industry.
Knowledge Base:
Students will gain knowledge and skills by developing and understanding of various types of law as they
apply to various areas of sport.
Use of Technology:
Technology is integrated into the course through the use of the internet and computer related assignment.
All students will be required to have an e-mail account and assignments will be given over the Internet and
completed using computer applications.
Diversity: It is our vision to create a strong multicultural and diverse educational environment at KSU in
order to increase student satisfaction and to promote an understanding and awareness of people from
various backgrounds upon graduation. In this way, KSU students will be educated for, and can effectively
compete in the global society. (KSU catalog).
VII.
COURSE GOALS/OBJECTIVES:
Students will be able to
1. Compare and contrast the U.S. judicial system to other international systems.
2. Locate and access legal resources including print and electronic-based.
3. Analyze and explain case law related to the sports industry.
4. Write and analyze sport/recreation contracts.
5. Identify and analyze various laws that pertain to individuals, employees, and employer rights within
the sport industry.
6. Identify and understand how laws can affect different aspects of sports and sport management.
7.
Compare and contrast sport regulating bodies.
ASSESSMENT OF GOALS/OBJECTIVES
Your instructor will assess your achievement of each objective in the following ways:
Course Goals/Objectives
Instructional Activity
Assessment
Lecture, discussion, readings
Exams/Judicial system
1
assignment
Lecture, discussion, readings
Exams/ in class assignments/
2
legal reports
Lecture, readings
Exams/ internet searches
3
Lecture, readings
Exams/ internet searches/
4
contract assignment
Lecture, readings, presentations
Exams/presentations/legal
5
reports/class assignments/position
paper
6
Lecture, readings, guest speakers
Exams/legal reports/class
assignments/position paper
7
Lecture, discussion, readings
Exams/discussion/class
assignments
VIII.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS/ASSIGNMENTS:
EXAMS (40%)
There will be 2 written examinations (20%) during the semester. The date of the exams will be posted on
the course outline. Makeup exams may be arranged only if sufficient mitigating circumstances exist.
Students must contact the instructor ON or BEFORE the scheduled exam dates in order to be eligible for
make-up exams.
POSITION PAPER (20%)
Students will be required to take a position regarding a legal issues and research information to substantiate
the position. Topics may include Title IX issues, risk management, drug testing in sports, product liability,
among others. All topics must be cleared by the instructor.
LEGAL REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS (20%)
Students will be assigned a variety of cases and must answer a set of questions about each case. Each week
a group will be randomly selected to further discuss the cases.
CLASS ASSIGNMENTS/HOMEWORK (20%)
Class assignments and homework will be given throughout the semester (writing waivers, analyzing
contracts, etc.) to prepare students for the exams. No late class/homework will be accepted.
LATE WORK POLICY
Late assignments will only be accepted if there is a sufficient mitigating circumstance.
IX.
EVALUATION AND GRADING:
Final Grade:
Exams (2)
Position Paper
Legal Reports/Presentation
Class Assignments
Evaluation Scale:
90-100
89-89
70-79
60-69
A
B
C
D
40%
20%
20%
20%
59 & below
F
X.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
Every KSU student is responsible for upholding the provisions of the Student Code of
Conduct, as
published in the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs. Section II of the
Student Code of Conduct
addresses the University’s policy on academic honesty, including provisions regarding plagiarism and
cheating, unauthorized access to University materials, misrepresentation/falsification of University records
or academic work, malicious removal, retention, or destruction of library materials, malicious/intentional
misuse of computer facilities and/or services, and misuse of student identification cards. Incidents of
alleged academic misconduct will be handled through the established procedures of the University
Judiciary Program, which includes either an “informal” resolution by a faculty member, resulting in a
grade adjustment, or a formal hearing procedure, which may subject a student to the Code of Conduct’s
minimum one semester suspension requirement.
XI.
ATTENDENCE POLICY:
Attendance and participation are imperative to accomplish the goals and objectives of the course and
program. Students are expected to be in all class sessions and arrive on time. Due to the fact that a major
focus of the course is to create an interactive learning environment, class attendance is imperative.
XII.
COURSE OUTLINE
TENATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE
WEEK
CLASS ACTIVITY
ASSIGNMENTS/READINGS
Week 1
Introduction to the Study of Sport Law
Chapter 1
Week 2
Regulating Interscholastic Athletics
Chapter 2
Week 3
Regulating Intercollegiate Athletics
Chapter 3
Week 4
Regulating Olympic Athletics
Chapter 4
Week 5
Regulating International Athletics
Chapter 4
Week 6
Contract Law
Chapter 5
Week 7
Regulating Professional Athletics
Chapter 6
Week 8
Labor Law and Relations
Exam 1/ Chapter 7
Week 9
Regulating Agents
Chapter 8
Week 10
Racial Equity Issues in Sport
Chapter 9/Selected readings
Week 11
Gender Equity Issues in Sport
Chapter 10
Week 12
Health, Safety, and Risk Management
Chapter 11
Week 13
Intellectual Property Issues in Sports
Chapter 12
Week 14
Position Paper Presentations
Week 15
Position Paper Presentations
Week 16
Exam 2
Study, Study, Study
**The dates of topic discussions, exams, and assignments may change according to time constraints.
XII. REFERENCES/BIBLIOGRAPHY
Mitten, M., Davis, T., Smith, R., & Berry, R. (2009). Sports Law and Regulation: Cases,
Materials, and Problems. Aspen Publishers. New York, NY
Weiler, P. & Roberts, G. (2005). Sports and the Law. Text, cases, and problems. West Group. St. Paul, MN.