At the end of the course the student is able to:
recognize key stakeholders in international sport law
understand the basic legal construct of sport and the EU, free movement of players and sport and competition law in the EU explain the structure of U.S. Professional Sports Leagues understand mediation and other ADR methods in international sport disputes demonstrate competent communication and negotiation skills evaluate the financial and legal consequences of sport endorsements, media and image rights apply key Public Relations theory to high profile cases from the world of sport understand the dynamics of the relationship between client and principal in sport agency activities.

Do you want to be a sport agent? Then join our minor and find out more about the legal side of sport! Becoming a sport manager means having knowledge in many aspects, and sometimes the agreements and contracts are overlooked. That is why this minor provides vital insights about the less common side of sport management. As a sports agent, you are a legal representative for professional sports figures such as athletes and coaches. They procure and negotiate employment and endorsement contracts for their clientsand they manage the career of athletes. On this minor you will learn about legal issues pertaining to the role of a sport agent as well as developing key practical skills such as communication, mediation and negotiation skills. This minor programme combines both theoretical and practical content and includes sessions with industry leaders, inspiring guest lecturers and study trips within The Netherlands. 

Reference of a former student:
“In sport there are a lot of scandals and law is involved and I wanted to know more about that and about being an agent. Sport agents are very important and they represent a big part of sports such as transfers and I wanted to know how that works and learn how to be a good agent”. 

Why should I choose this minor?
What makes this minor special is that you get the chance to work closely with people from the working field. Multiple guest lectures come in and talk about their work to intrigue you. Becoming a sport manager means having knowledge in many aspects, and sometimes the agreements and contracts are overlooked, which is why this minor provides vital insights about the less common side of sport management.

The topics covered during this course include: 

• An Introduction to International Sport Law 
• Emerging Markets, Trend Analysis and Scouting in Sport
• Employment and Contract Law – The Transfer System 
• Key Stakeholders in International Sport Law 
• Jurisdiction / Conflict of Jurisdiction in Sports Disputes and Arbitration 
• Communication, Mediation and Negotiation Skills / Ethics and Integrity
• Public Relations, Finance, Marketing and Image Management

1. The sports professional will research and develop the sport and exercise range on offer
1.2 Will establish links between research results and the development of the sport and exercise range on offer.
2. The sports professional coordinates, positions and guides projects and programmes with the object of marketing and promoting sport and exercise
2.1 Will identify and interpret relevant local, regional, national, and international developments.
4. The sports professional develops, evaluates and advises on strategy and policy on sport and exercise
4.4 Will provide well-informed recommendations on the development of strategy and policy for the organization.
5. General competencies related to international environment
5.2 To be able to communicate in an (written/spoken) intercultural environment

This minor is of interest to (international) students who are currently studying general sport, law, business, management, or sociology related programmes. You should have completed your first year at Bachelor level (propedeuse) and have a sufficient level of English.  

Relevant academic articles and study workbooks to be provided on Brightspace.

Teaching methods & division of study load
Each topic is taught over a one-week period, using interactives lectures, seminars, feedback sessions and guest lectures, as follows:
Topic 1: The role of the sport agent and key stakeholders in international sport law
Topic 2: An Introduction to International Sport Law 
Topic 3: Emerging Markets, Trend Analysis and Scouting in Sport
Topic 4: Employment and Contract Law – The Transfer System 
Topic 5: Key Stakeholders in International Sport Law 
Topic 6: Jurisdiction / Conflict of Jurisdiction in Sports Disputes and Arbitration 
Topic 7: Communication, Mediation and Negotiation Skills / Ethics and Integrity
Topic 8: Public Relations, Finance, Marketing and Image Management  

Interactive lectures, seminars, feedback-sessions, guest lectures: 160 hours.
Self-study (i.e. preparing for lectures, working on assessments): 240 hours.  

Contact hours per week
You have, on average, 16 contact hours per week.

The minor will be graded on 2 assessments: an individual open answer exam, a and a group case study. The minimum requirement for each assessment is a 5,5.  

1. Individual written exam: 50% 
2. Group case study: 50%
Minimum pass rate minor: 5.5.

Regular test: 1. in period 2 week 6, 2. in period 2 week 10

Resit: 1. in period 3 week 3, 2. in period 3 week 4

Do you have questions about this minor? Do not hesitate to contact the lecturer(s).

Are you a student at The Hague University of Applied Sciences? Then you can register through Osiris.

Curious about all the KOM minors of The Hague University of Applied Sciences? You will find an overview in the KOM Minorkrant (brochure) of THUAS.