About the Course

The Distance Diploma in Sports Law & Arbitration (DDSLA) provides an introduction to the legal framework governing the sports industry. It covers sports governance, commercial contracts, legal disputes, and arbitration, equipping learners with an understanding of legal issues involving athletes, sports organisations, and other stakeholders.

Course Aims

The programme aims to familiarise learners with the fundamentals of sports law, governance, and dispute resolution. It introduces key legal principles, the role of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), and the procedures for resolving disputes and enforcing arbitral awards.

Course Structure

Module 1: Introduction to Law
Module 2: Sports Governance
Module 3: Identifying the Overlapping Laws
Module 4: Commercial Contracts & Sports Law
Module 5: Disputes & Sports Law
Module 6: Conflict Resolution
Module 7: Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)
Module 8: Governing Principles of Sports Law
Module 9: Sports Arbitration vs. General Commercial Arbitration
Module 10: Enforcement of Arbitral Awards and Resolution Memorandums