Areas of Negligence

Question 1

8 areas of negligence

Answer 1

1) Poor instruction/lack of qualification

2) Lack of adequate supervision

3) Unsafe equipment

4) Facilities unsafe

5) Activities not appropriate of age/skill level

6) Physical mismatch

7) Failure to explain consequence of performing

8) Transportation

Question 2

3 types of supervision

Answer 2

1) specific or direct

2) General

3) traditional

Question 3

what is specific or direct supervision

Answer 3

dictates close contact for individual or group being supervised

*constant visual

Ex: gymnastics or high jump

Question 4

what is general supervision

Answer 4

watching over an activity

*onsite or in the area

ex: gym class

Question 5

what is traditional supervision

Answer 5

-fluctuates between direct and general
-give specific instruction
-move throughout groups to make sure all is controlled

Question 6

what 3 things determines type of supervision

Answer 6

-activity risk
-skill of group
-age/maturity of the group

Question 7

what are the 4 basic functions of supervision

Answer 7

1) behaviour management
2) enforce rules
3) warn of potentially dangerous situations
4) emergency care