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 DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
The 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.
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Şeref 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 WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30
ECTS Credits of the Course
4
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
