Coaching Final Exam questions with correct answers

Tort Law: - Answer -Tort law is concerned with determining if a person has failed to conform to a legal duty. -As a coach you have certain legal duties to fulfill. If you fail to do so, and this failure results in injury, you can be sued under tort law. Negligence: - Answer -The legal term for failing to fulfill your legal duty. Key Questions in Determining Negligence: - Answer 1.) Did you indeed have a legal duty to the injured party in this situation? 2.) Did you fail to fulfill this duty? 3.) Was there injury to the party to whom you owed the duty? 4.) Did your failure to fulfill the duty cause the injury? Common Defense of Negligence: - Answer 1.) That injury occurred as a result of the inherent risk in that sport and not a failure on the coach's part to fulfill a legal duty. 2.) The injured party (athlete) may have contributed to the injury, such as not following instructions. Nine Legal Duties of a Coach: - Answer 1.) Properly plan the activity. 2.) Provide proper instruction. 3.) Warn of inherent risks. 4.) Provide a safe physical environment. 5.) Provide adequate and proper equipment. 6.) Match your athletes appropriately.