This course is an introduction to the laws in sports and its practical application in the sports industry. There is a developing belief that for sports to continue to develop, other areas like law would grow in tandem with the growth of sports.
In this program, participants will be exposed to contract negotiation and drafting, alternative dispute resolution, business planning and transactional skills in the area of sports law and practice. They will learn how several related areas of law combine to govern this complex industry. The course is developed for law students, legal practitioners and officers in the field of sports administration and management. The knowledge and skills developed by students from this course will be useful in serving clients in other industries
History and development of sports
- Definition of Sports / Rule of Law / Lex Sportiva - Sports Law or Sports and Law / Sports and Commercialisation
Sports policies and sports governance in Malaysia
- Sports National Related Policies i.e. relevant Acts of Parliament / The various Malaysian Government bodies / Ministry of Youth & Sports, National Sports Council, Olympic Council of Malaysia, Sports Commissioner's Office, etc / Malaysian Sports Organizations and Sports Associations / Judicial Review
Dispute Resolution
- Arbitration / Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)
Doping
- Anti-Doping Law and Regulation - World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), Anti-Doping Agency of Malaysia (ADAMAS) / The Law of Evidence and Procedural Issues of Drug Doping / Case Studies – Maria Sharapova, Essendon Football Club, Lance Armstrong, etc
Integrity
- FIFA / IOC Corruption / Match Fixing and Bribery in Sports
Key Outcomes:
- Fulfill the growing demand for appropriately qualified sports lawyers & managers
- Understand how sports is becoming an important business
- Learn how to structure sports related contracts
- Learn about the laws & regulations regarding sports
- Benefit from the trainers expertise & experience on this subject area
Duration
RM 1500
Special Rates Apply for BAC Students & Alumni
