Research interests
Cathryn Claussen is an authority in the field of sport
law, with particular expertise in the areas of
constitutional and civil rights in the context of
sport. Her research focuses on discrimination and First
Amendment issues in sport. She has authored several
articles and book chapters on these subjects.
Additionally, Claussen has recently co-authored a
leading sport law textbook titled Sport Law: A
Managerial Approach.
Teaching/professional interests
Claussen teaches undergraduate and graduate Sport Law
courses, and serves as the Program Coordinator and the
Internship Coordinator for the Sport Management
Program. She serves on the editorial board of the
Journal of Legal Aspects of Sport, and has
served as President of the Sport & Recreation Law
Association. Claussen brings a variety of practical
experiences in the sport industry to her teaching. She
has played tennis professionally, and was an assistant
tennis coach at the college level. Additionally, she
has worked in sporting goods retail sales, has taught
and supervised activities in recreational programs, and
has coordinated and conducted several sports events,
including fundraising events such as golf tournaments
and 5K/10K races. She also consults on topics related
to gender equity in athletics.
Recent accomplishments
- Keynote speaker at the 2006 International
Conference on Physical Activity for Women and Girls,
Taipei, Taiwan.
- College of Education Faculty Excellence Award for
Service
- Honor Award, Sport & Recreation Law Association
- Recent publications in the Journal of Legal Aspects
of Sport, the International Journal of Sport
Management, the International Sports Law Journal, and
the International Journal of Sports Marketing &
Sponsorship.
Educational background
- J.D. Georgetown University Law Center, 1992
- M.A. Physical Education, University of Iowa, 1986
- B.S. Physical Education, California State
Polytechnic University, Pomona, 1982
