SafeSport Refresher 1 Recognizing and Reporting Misconduct
Updated Actual Questions and Correct Answers (2026-2027)
Question 1.
Definitions of child abuse vary by state
Correct Answer: Sexually abusive acts may include sexual penetration, sexual
touching or non-con- tact sexual acts such as verbal acts, sexually suggestive
written or electronic communications, exposure or voyeurism.
Question 2.
Age of consent
Correct Answer: Age of consent laws vary from state-to-state. The U.S. Center
for SafeSport considers anyone under the age of 18 to be a minor. SafeSport
Code prohibits any sexual conduct between a minor and anyone who is more
than three-years older or where an imbalance of power exists (such as between
a coach and an athlete).
Question 3.
Child sexual abuse: Adult offender
Correct Answer: Each state defines sexual abuse against children within its own
criminal code. It is generally divided based on the type of contact and the age of
the child. SafeSport Code prohibits violating any of these state or federal laws.
Question 4.
Child sexual abuse: Offender and victim under age of 18
Correct Answer: Sexual conduct between peers is defined by each state. In some
cases, a teen engaging in sexual activity with a slightly younger teen, even in a
dating relationship, may be committing a criminal offense. Sexual conduct
between young children and older children is very often criminal behavior
particularly if there is a significant age difference.
Question 5.
Bullying
Correct Answer: Repeated and/or severe aggressive behavior directed at minors
that is Intended or likely to hurt, control or diminish another person
emotionally, physically or sexually Examples:
Ridiculing, taunting, name-calling or intimidating someone Excluding or ignoring
a member of the team Cyberbullying: Using social or electronic media to harass,
frighten, intimidate, or humiliate someone
Updated Actual Questions and Correct Answers (2026-2027)
Question 1.
Definitions of child abuse vary by state
Correct Answer: Sexually abusive acts may include sexual penetration, sexual
touching or non-con- tact sexual acts such as verbal acts, sexually suggestive
written or electronic communications, exposure or voyeurism.
Question 2.
Age of consent
Correct Answer: Age of consent laws vary from state-to-state. The U.S. Center
for SafeSport considers anyone under the age of 18 to be a minor. SafeSport
Code prohibits any sexual conduct between a minor and anyone who is more
than three-years older or where an imbalance of power exists (such as between
a coach and an athlete).
Question 3.
Child sexual abuse: Adult offender
Correct Answer: Each state defines sexual abuse against children within its own
criminal code. It is generally divided based on the type of contact and the age of
the child. SafeSport Code prohibits violating any of these state or federal laws.
Question 4.
Child sexual abuse: Offender and victim under age of 18
Correct Answer: Sexual conduct between peers is defined by each state. In some
cases, a teen engaging in sexual activity with a slightly younger teen, even in a
dating relationship, may be committing a criminal offense. Sexual conduct
between young children and older children is very often criminal behavior
particularly if there is a significant age difference.
Question 5.
Bullying
Correct Answer: Repeated and/or severe aggressive behavior directed at minors
that is Intended or likely to hurt, control or diminish another person
emotionally, physically or sexually Examples:
Ridiculing, taunting, name-calling or intimidating someone Excluding or ignoring
a member of the team Cyberbullying: Using social or electronic media to harass,
frighten, intimidate, or humiliate someone
