This course will address the protection of human rights of young people in sport. In this course, we will adopt a psychosocial perspective to advance our understanding of current issues in sport, including problems of early specialization, inequitable access to sport opportunities, and experiences of maltreatment. Students will be introduced to research on children’s rights, child and adolescent development, violation of human rights in sport, and safeguarding initiatives. Students will have the opportunity to critically discuss research within the field of athlete welfare and will be challenged to critique educational, advocacy, and policy initiatives intended to safeguard young people in sport.