PHYE 306 Risk Management in Sport

This course is an introduction to basic legal terminology, court procedures, and risk management. It is designed to help students develop "safety conscious" attitudes in the management of sport and recreation activities. The purpose of the course is to assist the student in understanding the importance of tort law and its critical tie to risk management in sport. Possible topics include the differences between independent contractors and employee relations, negligence, supervision, and the duty to sport providers to inform users of sport facilities. PRQ: PHYE 102 or PHYE 216 or consent of instructor. Scheduled: Spring, yearly. Meets: NO.

Credits

3

Attributes

  • May be used for major requirement
  • May be used for minor requirement

Distribution

N, O