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HUK 378 - Sports Legislation

Sports Science Faculty · Sport Management · Undergraduate

ECTS: 4 T+P+L: 2+0+0 Field Education Elective
Coordinator: Arş. Gör. Mustafa Burak UYAR

Course Objective

To have knowledge about the historical development of sports law, the concept of sports today, the subjects of sports law and sports legislation.

Course Content

The historical development of sports law, the concept of sports today, the subjects of sports law and sports legislation will be examined interactively.

Required Resources

 ERTAŞ, Şeref / PETEK, Hasan, Spor Hukuku, 3. Baskı, Yetkin Yayınları, Ankara, 2017.

ORHAN, Ümit / ÖZKURT, Emin, SPOR HUKUKU, 2. Baskı, Adalet Kitapevi, Ankara, 2024.

EGE, Önder, `Cumhuriyet Dönemi Öncesinde Türkiye'de Modern Spor Örgütlenmesinin Sosyal ve Hukuki Gelişim Süreci`, Beykent Üniversitesi Hukuk Fakültesi Dergisi, C. 8, S. 16, Seçkin Yayınları, Aralık, 2022.

EGE, Önder, `Türk Spor Hukukunun Gelişim Sürecinde Türkiye İdman Cemiyetleri İttifakı (TİCİ) Dönemi`, Kadir Has Üniversitesi Hukuk Fakültesi Dergisi, C. 11, S. 1, Seçkin Yayınları, Haziran, 2023. 

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Provides information about T.R. Sports Legislation.
  2. Provides descriptive information about the types of Sports Legislation.
  3. It provides information about the place and importance of sports and athletes in sports legislation, laws, regulations, directives and statutes in our constitution.
  4. It ensures the widespread use of sports legislation by looking at sports legislation from a different perspective.

Core Area Distribution

(38) Law%100

Teaching Methods

ExpressionQuestion-Answer

Assessment & Evaluation

Testing (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)

ECTS / Workload

ActivityQuantityDuration (h)Total Workload
Course Duration (Including Exam Week)16232
Out of Class Study Period16464
Midterm111
Quiz000
Assignment000
Practice000
Final111

Course Schedule

WeekSubjectPreparation
1Introduction, topic of the course and resources to be used.
2What is Sport? What is Sport from an Individual and Social Perspective? What are the purposes of sport? The Development of Modern Sport in Türkiye.
3Development of Modern Sports in Türkiye.
4The Development of Modern Sports in Türkiye. Current Sports Legislation. The "Law on Sports Clubs and Sports Federations" dated April 26, 2022
5Doping and Anti-Doping Rules
6Discipline and Punishment System in Sports
7Commercial Rights and Licensing Agreements in Sports
8Midterm Exam
9Sports Equipment and Safety Legislation
10Copyright and Broadcasting Legislation in Sports
11Health and Insurance Legislation in Sports
12Sports Arbitration Courts and Alternative Dispute Resolution
13Latest Developments in Sports Law
14Latest Developments in Sports Law
15General Evaluation
16Final Exam