International Sports Law (LSPA_628)
About Study Course
Objective
Promote an in-depth understanding of the application of international and European Union law in sport by developing the capacity to analyse the rights and obligations of athletes and sports organisations, identify legal risks and formulate legally sound solutions to the challenges of sports law, while strengthening the understanding of the integrity and ethics of sports governance.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of ethics.
Learning outcomes
1.In-depth knowledge of the application of international and EU law in sport; understanding competition law, freedom of movement and labour law in the sports sector; knowledge of the protection of athletes’ fundamental rights and human rights mechanisms; understanding of the functioning of CAS and international case law; knowledge of the legal framework for protecting the integrity of sport (doping, manipulation, corruption, violence).
1.Able to analyse and interpret jurisprudence in the field of sports law; identify and legally justify violations of competition, labour and human rights in sport; prepare legal opinions and proposals for resolving sports disputes; assess the functioning of sports organisations from a legal and ethical perspective; compare the approaches of different national and international institutions in sports law.
1.Able to independently analyse and assess the problem of sports rights in an international and EU context; integrate theoretical knowledge with analysis of practical examples by formulating reasoned legal solutions; justifiably defend the fundamental rights of athletes and assess the conduct of sports organisations in terms of legal liability and integrity; develop preventive solutions to mitigate the legal risks of sport management.
