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School of Sport, Recreation, and Tourism Management - George Mason University

Important: For the most up-to-date information, refer to the official George Mason Course Catalog

General Information

Credits: 3

Description:

Students in this course will receive instruction in the major areas of the law that impacts the sport industry. Students will also see how knowledge of sport law can make them better sport managers. There will be an introduction to the legal system in the United States and then we will see how the law has shaped the management of sport organizations and the playing and staging of the games. Offered by School of Sport/Rec/Tour Mgmt. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: 60 credits.
Registration Restrictions:

Required Prerequisites: SPMT 201D, 201XS or 201XP.
D Requires minimum grade of D.
XS Requires minimum grade of XS.
XP Requires minimum grade of XP.

Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

Current Sections

  • Spring 2024, Section: DL1, CRN 10890, Format: Online, Instructor: Richard Kanter, Spring 2024 Section DL1 Syllabus
  • Spring 2024, Section: DL2, CRN 23970, Format: Online, Instructor: Rebekah Ansbro

Upcoming Sections

  • Summer 2024, Section: C01, CRN 41399, Format: Online, Instructor: Julie Aylsworth
  • Fall 2024, Section: DL1, CRN 73502, Format: Online, Instructor: Richard Kanter
Prior Sections (partial list)