Sport, Physical Recreation and the Law

Suitable for those involved in sport and physical recreation to be aware of the legal context in which their activity takes place, to develop an understanding of their legal responsibilities and to know what might happen if something goes wrong. This title introduces the reader to legal systems, terminology, databases and the use of case law.

Including over 300 exercises, hypothetical scenarios, investigative tasks and seminar activities, this book is an essential course text for all students of sport, recreation and the law, and an invaluable reference for coaches, physical education teachers and those who play, lead or organize sport and physical recreation.

1. Resources at Your Fingertips: A Guide to Legal Sources, Databases, and Organizations
2. Taking Reasonable Care? Principles of Negligence in Sport, Physical Education and Recreation
3. Defences Against Negligence: Volenti, Contributory Negligence and Two Rugby Cases
4. Sport Violence and Criminal Assault: A Socio-Legal Perspective
5. Discrimination, Harassment and Child Protection in Sport and Physical Recreation
6. Safe in our Hands? Risk Management and Breaches of Health and Safety: Learning From Cases and Incidents
7. Causing Death: An Overview of Selected Manslaughter Cases
8. Natural Justice Principles, Sport Disciplinaries and Key Doping Cases
9. Unfinished Business? Legal Reform on Offences Against the Person: Implications for Sado-Masochism, Sports, Hazing and Cage-Fighting