Sports Law (YHSW0300)

Sports Law, 5 cr - YHSW0300

Sports Law (YHSW0300-3003), 01.04.2023 – 31.05.2023,
5 cr (ZJA23KH, ...) — Face-to-face + -
Language of instruction

English

Timing

01.04.2023 - 31.05.2023

Lecturer(s)

Aila Ahonen, Pia Kreus

Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

Course is a hybrid on-campus and online study entity. It combines face-to-face and distance learning methods where students participate in lectures, workshops and other study activities.

Lectures, assignments, individual studies.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Gardiner et al., Sports Law, 4th edition, available as an e-book in JAMK Library.

Journal articles and case studies will be given at the beginning and during the course.

Working life cooperation

Guest lectures from the industry specialists.

Campus

Main Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

No exam, no retake.

Internationality

Online guest lectures from JAMK Sport Management partner universities.

Learning assignments and student workload

Individual study 60 hours
Assignments 55 hours
Virtual studies 20 hours

Enrollment

06.02.2023 - 12.02.2023

Content scheduling

Online studies and distance learning (individual studies) period April-May.
Groups
- ZJA23KH
- YHS21S1
- YHS23VK
- YHS22VS
Alternative learning methods

Prior learning can be recognized through similar master level studies or work experience which will be assessed for each course by the course instructor.

Seats

0 - 40

Assessment methods

Open UAS: 5

Exchange students: 10

Degree Programme

Master's Degree Programme in Sport Business Management

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Share of R&D studies

0.00 cr

Share of virtual studies

0.00 cr

Unit

School of Business
Sports Law (YHSW0300-3004), 08.01.2024 – 20.05.2024,
5 cr (ZJA24KH, ...) — Face-to-face, Online learning + -
Language of instruction

English

Timing

08.01.2024 - 20.05.2024

Lecturer(s)

Aila Ahonen, Pia Kreus

Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

Course includes both intensive teaching days on campus and virtual studies via Moodle workspace.
It includes lectures, workshops and individual studies.

Lectures, assignments, individual studies.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Gardiner et al., Sports Law, 4th edition, available as an e-book in JAMK Library.

Journal articles and case studies will be given at the beginning and during the course.

Working life cooperation

Guest lectures from the industry specialists.

Campus

Main Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

No exam, no retake.

Internationality

Online guest lectures from JAMK Sport Management partner universities.

Learning assignments and student workload

Individual study 60 hours
Assignments 55 hours
Virtual studies 20 hours

Content scheduling

Online studies and distance learning (individual studies) period March-May and contact teaching days on campus on 25.-27.4.
Groups
- ZJA24KH
- YHS23S1
- YHS22S1
Alternative learning methods

Prior learning can be recognized through similar master level studies or work experience which will be assessed for each course by the course instructor.

Seats

0 - 35

Assessment methods

Open UAS: 5

Exchange students: 10

Degree Programme

Master's Degree Programme in Sport Business Management

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face, Online learning

Share of R&D studies

5.00 cr

Share of virtual studies

3.00 cr

Unit

School of Business

Upon completion of this course the student should
- have a basic understanding of the Sports Law as it applies to amateur and professional sports in global contexts;
- develop a familiarization with sport laws and recognize different ways legal issues in sports are dealt in the global arena;
-recognize the legal positions of different sport bodies;
-understand and articulate principles of ethical behavior in international sports;
-be able to identify and analyze legal issues affecting sport business, athletes, managers and sports clubs;
-read and understand legal documents and contracts relevant to international sports; and
- apply general Sports Law principles for sport business operations.

• Governing bodies of international sports, Court of Arbitration for Sport and dispute resolution;
• Individual athlete contracts, player transfers and agent/manager- player contracts;
• Doping / drug use and testing;
• Intellectual property, including copyright and trademark protection;
• Gambling and bribery;
• Contractual issues related to media rights, events and sponsorships.

Course in 100 % in fall semester 2020. Studies include recorded lectures, online webinars, reading material, case studies and assignments.

Gardiner et al., Sports Law, 4th edition, available as an e-book in JAMK Library.
Journal articles and case studies will be given at the beginning and during the course.

BBA in business or economics or sport or equal.

0-5

Adequate 1
You are able to demonstrate the basic theoretical and conceptual knowledge and define central concepts fairly clearly. You are able to describe the problem and somehow interpret and analyse complex business issues in question. You are able to support your argumentation with some basic academic literature and other relevant information. You take responsibility of your own work. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly. There are some issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.

Satisfactory 2
You are able to give some evidence on theoretical and conceptual knowledge and define central concepts.
Ypu are able to define the problem but have difficulties in interpretation and analysing of the complex business issues and legal problems arising and is not able to evaluate them from multiple perspectives. You are able to review academic literature and other relevant information from legal and academic sources in a satisfactory way. You are able to work independently and take responsibility of your team’s work. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly. There are minor issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.

Good 3
You can demonstrate theoretical and conceptual knowledge clearly. You can define central concepts well. You display fairly good command of the subject area. You are able to interpret and analyse complex business issues and legal problems arising from multiple perspectives fairly well and find academic literature and other relevant information from legal and academic sources to support his argumentation. You can combine the theoretical framework and practice. You can evaluate your work and develop your knowhow. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly in a well-structured manner. Your text mainly follows the JAMK reporting instructions.

Very good 4
You can demonstrate solid and right theoretical and conceptual knowledge. You can define central concepts accurately. You display a good command of the subject area. You are able to interpret and analyse complex business issues and legal problems arising from multiple perspectives well and critically review academic literature and other relevant information from legal and academic sources in a good manner. You are able to critically analyze your learning and develop your skills. You can produce relevant, logical and analytical content. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly and in a well-structured manner, and according to JAMK reporting instructions.

Excellent 5
You can demonstrate theoretical and conceptual sports law knowledge in detail. You can define central concepts with precision. You display a clear command of the subject area. You are able to interpret and analyse complex sport business issues and legal problems arising from multiple perspectives and critically review academic literature and other relevant information from legal and academic sources in an excellent manner. You take responsibility of developing your expertise in this area and you are able to critically evaluate your own learning and progression. You present convincing results and content, and you are able to combine different frameworks and findings in your reporting. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly and in a well-structured manner, complying fully with JAMK reporting instructions.

Sports Law, 5 cr - YHSW0300

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