Master
2025/2026
Sports Safety Law
Type:
Elective course (International Sports Management, Marketing, and Law)
Delivered by:
Higher School of Law and Administration
Where:
Higher School of Law and Administration
When:
2 year, 1 module
Open to:
students of one campus
Language:
English
ECTS credits:
3
Contact hours:
28
Course Syllabus
Abstract
The Right to Sports Safety is a fundamental principle ensuring that every athlete, regardless of level or discipline, can participate in sports in a safe and secure environment. This concept explores the legal, ethical, and practical measures necessary to protect participants from physical harm, discrimination, and unfair practices. From injury prevention to fair play policies, this topic highlights the importance of creating a culture of safety and accountability in sports. Discover how safeguarding athletes' well-being not only enhances performance but also upholds the integrity and future of sports worldwide.
Learning Objectives
- To provide students with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills necessary to understand, implement, and advocate for athlete safety rights within sporting organizations, enabling them to develop, manage, and evaluate effective safety programs that protect athletes from harm while ensuring compliance with legal requirements and promoting a culture of safety and respect in sports environments.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Analyzes international and national legal frameworks governing sports safety and athlete protection rights Evaluates organizational policies and procedures for compliance with safety legislation and best practices
- Develops comprehensive risk assessment protocols and safety management systems for sporting environments Implements child protection measures and safeguarding procedures in accordance with legal requirements
- Creates training and education programs to promote safety awareness among athletes, coaches, and staff Investigates incidents of misconduct or safety violations using appropriate legal and procedural frameworks
- Advocates for athlete safety rights and communicates effectively with stakeholders about safety issues Designs emergency response protocols and crisis management procedures for sports organizations
- Applies evidence-based prevention strategies to minimize risks of abuse and misconduct in sports Demonstrates cultural competency and ethical decision-making in addressing diverse athlete safety needs
Course Contents
- Introduction to Sports Safety Rights
- Legal Framework for Sports Safety
- Child Protection in Sports
- Organizational Responsibilities and Liability
- Anti-Abuse and Misconduct Prevention
- Policy Development and Implementation
Assessment Elements
- активность на занятияхОпрос на занятиях
- Экзаменпроект по итогу курса
- Экзамен
- Activity
Interim Assessment
- 2025/2026 1st module0.2 * Activity + 0.2 * Экзамен + 0.4 * Экзамен + 0.2 * активность на занятиях
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Sport and crime reduction : the role of sports in tackling youth crime, Nichols, G., 2007
- Sports publicity : a practical approach, Favorito, J., 2013
- Team sports marketing, Wakefield, K. L., 2007
- The Oxford handbook of American sports law, , 2018
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Sports diplomacy : origins, theory and practice, Murray, S., 2019
- Sports law, Beloff, M., 2012