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Program of Law (English 30%)

LAWG375

SPORTS LAW

Course Code
LAWG375
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 1
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explain the relationships, sources, and characteristics of sports law with respect to other areas of law.
  2. Describe national and international regulations related to sports activities.
  3. Explain national and international sports organizations and sports subjects.
  4. Explain athlete, coach, and agent/intermediary contracts.
  5. Describe dispute resolution mechanisms specific to sports law.
  6. Explain regulations related to maintaining discipline in sports activities.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe objective of the course is to determine issues that are in the scope of legal provisions regarding to athletic activities.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Providing general information about the course, the concept of sports, the relationships of sports law with other branches of law, and its sources.
2nd Week Introduction to International Sports Organizations (IOC, FIFA, FIBA, TFF, etc.), Distinction between Amateur and Professional Sports, Introduction to Sports Law Subjects.
3rd Week Athlete Contracts, Professional Football Player Contracts, Parties, Rights and Obligations of the Parties, Termination.
4th Week Coach Contracts, Parties, Rights, and Obligations of the Parties, Termination.
5th Week Resolution of Monetary Disputes in Sports Law on a National and International Level (Court Jurisdiction, TFF Dispute Resolution Process, FIFA Dispute Resolution Process, and CAS Dispute Resolution Process).
6th Week Practical Study.
7th Week Midterm Exam.
8th Week National and International Disciplinary Proceedings in Sports.
9th Week Doping Process.
10th Week Case Study.
11th Week Examination of Law No. 7405 on Sports Clubs and Sports Federations.
12th Week Sports Agent/Intermediary Contracts.
13th Week Practical Study.
14th Week Final Exam.
Recommended or Required ReadingŞeref ERTAŞ/Hasan PETEK, Sports Law, Yetkin Yayınları;
Ümit ORHAN/Emin ÖZKURT, Sports Law, Adalet Yayınevi;
Cem ABANAZIR, Introduction to Sports Law;
International Olympic Committee (IOC) Statutes;
Turkish Football Federation (TFF) Law of Establishment, Statutes, and Regulations;
Ministry of Youth and Sports Regulations;
International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) Statutes and Regulations;
World Anti-Doping Agency Anti-Doping Regulations;
Law No. 7405 on Sports Clubs and Sports Federations;
Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) Arbitration Rules and Decisions.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 18 18
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 16 16
Laboratory (including preparation) 14 1 14
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load120
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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