litigation issues

Question 1

liability

Answer 1

a legal responsibility, duty, or obligation

Question 2

standard of care

Answer 2

what a reasonable and prudent person would do under similar circumstances

Question 3

negligence

Answer 3

failure to act as a reasonable and prudent person would under similar circumstances

Question 4

assumption of risk

Answer 4

knowing that an inherent risk exists with participation in an activity and voluntarily deciding to participate anyways

Question 5

supervision

Answer 5

80% of all court cases dealing with athletic injuries deal with some sort of supervision

Question 6

instruction

Answer 6

emphasizing safety and proper technique rather than then the amount of weight lifted helps to reduce injuries and therefore liability exposure

Question 7

medical clearance

Answer 7

vital athletes receive pre-participation physical examinations. it is the responsibility of the sports medicine staff to allow the athlete to begin formal involvement in the program.