Module Details

Module Code: LEGS7004
Title: Business and Sports Law
Long Title: Business and Sports Law
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3800 - Law
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module is designed to examine the legal framework within which the recreation and leisure sector operates in Ireland and to introduce specific areas of law encountered by the sporting community and recreation and leisure professionals.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the administration of justice in Ireland with reference to civil and criminal procedure and the relevance of both to the recreation and leisure sector
LO2 Identify the principal sources of Irish law, evaluating the impact of such regulation on recreation and leisure activities
LO3 Recognise and observe relevant legislation and legal principles pertaining to: contract, insurance, equality, negligence, trespass against the person, defamation, health and safety at work
LO4 Outline core features of employment/ labour law and identify key statutory protections provided in Irish law
LO5 Locate, appraise and analyse primary and secondary legal material - both domestic and European - of relevance to the recreation and leisure industries and thus be able to pursue further legal studies.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Not applicable
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
Not applicable
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
Not applicable
 
Indicative Content
Nature and function of law
Divisions of law; substantive and procedural law; criminal and civil processes with recent/current examples pertinent to the recreation and leisure industry/sector such as sponsorship agreements and litigation cases.
Administration of justice
The Courts system: structure, jurisdiction and administration; legal personnel: barristers, solicitors and the judiciary; juries; access to the courts and legal aid; alternative dispute resolution and arbitration.
Sources of law
The Constitution: institutions of the State, fundamental rights; Legislation - enactment and statutory interpretation; precedent/case law and judicial reasoning; European Community law and the European Union - the institutions, decisions/directives/regulations and implementation in Ireland.
Contract law
Formation; terms; capacity; mistake and misrepresentation; consumer protection; duress and undue influence; public policy considerations; discharge; remedies. Emphasis placed on examples from the sporting sector
Insurance law
Types of insurance contract; formation; principles of insurance - uberrimae fidei, insurable interest, indemnity, subrogation, contribution.
Tort
Negligence; professional negligence and vicarious liability; trespass against the person - elements of the torts and defences; defamation; nuisance; occupiers liability.
Employment law
Contracts of employment; equality in employment and in provision of services; legislation of minimum wage, working time, parental and other leave; safety legislation and enforcement; dismissal.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,2,5
Assessment Description
Assessment based on a case study and/or a series of short answer questions which require students to identify the legal issue, select the appropriate legal rules and apply the rules to resolve the issue.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Class based instruction Every Week 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact Group will be divided into two for tutorial session - this will mean a smaller learning environment. A tutorial will take place twice each week. Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Legal research and court visit Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Class based instruction Every Week 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact Group will be divided into two for tutorial session - this will mean a smaller learning environment. A tutorial will take place twice each week. Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Legal research and court visit Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Keenan, A.. (2012), Essentials of Irish Business Law, 6th. Gill & Macmillan, Dublin, [ISBN: 9780717152612].
  • Donnellan, L.. (2010), Sport and the Law: A Concise Guide, Blackhall Publishing, [ISBN: 9781842182].
  • Byrne & McCutcheon. (2003), The Irish Legal System, 4th. Butterworths/Lexis-Nexis, Dublin, [ISBN: 1854752863].
  • Cox & Schuster. (2004), Sport and the Law, 1st. First Law, Dublin, [ISBN: 1904480225].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Anderson, J.. (2010), Modern Sports Law, Hart Publishing, [ISBN: 9781841136851].
  • Law Society of Ireland. (2003), Employment Law, 1st. Oxford University Press, [ISBN: 1841741817].
  • Connolly, U.. (2005), Tort, 1st. Thompson Roundhall, Dublin, [ISBN: 1858003903].
  • Carolan, B.. (2004), EU Law for Irish Students, 1st. Gill & Macmillan, Dublin, [ISBN: 0717131076].
  • Cheshire, Fifoot and Furnston. (2006), Law of Contract, 15th. Oxford University Press.
  • Keane, R. (2002), The Autobiography, Micheal Joseph, Penguin Books, p.page 231.
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • Cox, N.. 'Sports Governing Bodies and Fair Procedures, Recent Irish Developments', Sport and the Law Journal, 10(2) 2002.
  • Grayson. (1995), 'Drugs in Sport - Chains of Custody', New Law Journal, 145 No. 6670.
  • McCutcheon. (1994), 'Sports Violence, Consent and the Criminal Law', Northern Ireland Legal Quarterly.
  • Cox, N. (2003), 'Civil Liability for Foul Play in Sport', Northern Ireland legal Quarterly, 54(4).
  • Anderson. (1999), 'Violence, Sport and the Law: An Application to Gaelic Games', Sport and the Law Journal, 7(2).
  • Equality Authority Guidance. (2002), Reasonable Accomodation for people with Disabilities in the Provision of Goods and Services.
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BSPRT_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Sport & Exercise Management 6 Group Elective 2
CR_BRECL_7 Bachelor of Business in Recreation and Leisure Management 6 Mandatory