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| Unit | FACULTY OF SPORT SCIENCES |
| SPORTS MANAGEMENT PR. | |
| Code | SYBZ307 |
| Name | Sports Law |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Semester | 5. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi FURKAN ÖZDEMİR |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
This course aims to examine the legal regulations applicable to individuals and institutions operating in the field of sports and to provide the necessary basic knowledge, skills, and attitudes by seeking solutions to legal problems arising in this field.
Course Content
Within the scope of the course, the legal nature of sports, the distinction between amateur and professional athletes, the rights and obligations of athletes, the structural and functional aspects of sports institutions and organizations (clubs, federations, Ministry of Youth and Sports, etc.), contractual relations between athletes, coaches, sponsors and media organizations, sports disciplinary law, arbitration mechanisms and international dispute resolution methods are examined.
Course Precondition
There is no prerequisite for the course.
Resources
Petek, H./ Ertaş Ş., Spor Hukuku, Ankara, 2011. Petek, H., Profesyonel Futbolcu Sözleşmesi, Ankara, 2002. Gülşen, R., Spor Hukuku, Ankara, 2013. Orhan, Ü./Özkurt, E., Spor Hukuku, Ankara, 2024.
Notes
Regulations of Sports Federations Law No. 7405 on Sports Clubs and Sports Federations
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Defines the basic concepts and legal sources of sports law. |
| LO02 | Explains the legal differences between amateur and professional athletes. |
| LO03 | Explains the legal structures of sports clubs, federations and the Ministry of Youth and Sports. |
| LO04 | Interprets athlete, coach and sponsor contracts in line with basic legal principles. |
| LO05 | Explains the functioning of disciplinary boards and arbitration bodies through real cases. |
| LO06 | By analysing an example of a sports dispute, they identify the legal stages involved in the resolution process. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Defines information about management, leadership theories and concepts, sports organizations, problems, policies and historical processes in the field of sports management. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Plans the knowledge and skill processes related to the field of sports management. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Supervises the management processes regarding sports facilities and technologies. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Conducts internal and external environmental audits of sports organizations. | |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | It adopts the use of sports culture, philosophy, organizational culture and ethical values in managerial processes. | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Determines organizational goals, objectives and strategies in the working environment. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Plans the technical, tactical and managerial skills processes of sports branches. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Implements the management functions of the institution and regulates its relations with its stakeholders. | 3 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Accesses information in the field of sports management and analyzes it using critical thinking skills. | 4 |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains information about general human anatomy, physiology and nutrition. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | By implementing the management functions of the institution, it analyzes and effectively manages its relations with its stakeholders. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Plans and manages sports organizations and events. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Organizes and implements projects/activities for sports institutions with a sense of social responsibility. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Sports Law: Definition, Scope, Place in the Legal System | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | Sources and Basic Principles of Sports Law | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Turkish Sports Organization and Sports Clubs | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Amateur and Professional Athlete Distinction: Legal Differences | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Rights and Obligations of Athletes: Conventions, Right to Work, Freedom of Expression | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | The Impact of the Ministry of Youth and Sports and Other Public Institutions on Sports | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Athlete Contracts: Labor Law and Private Law Dimensions | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Contracts with Coaches and Technical Staff | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 10 | Sponsorship, Advertising and Media Rights Agreements | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Sports Disciplinary Law: Crimes, Punishments and Rules | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Arbitration Mechanisms: ICC, TFF Arbitration Board, CAS | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | National and International Sports Dispute Resolution | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Current Sports Law Issues: Doping, Ethical Violations, Social Events | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Case Study | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reading | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 17 | 3 | 51 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 96 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,84 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||