01:377:204 Lecture 4: Risk Management Day 4.doc
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My legal responsibilities can be summed up in the prudent person principle. I must act as any reasonable and prudent person would under the same or similar circumstances. Applying the current written standards of the profession. Unlike students in a physical education class, athletes do not require continuous supervision. This relieves our coaches of worries about first aid and emergencies. False, trainer is not always going to be there, and in that circumstance someone needs to act. The quality* and the quantity* of control exercised by reasonable* leaders over the individuals for whom they are responsible. Awareness of dangers of deviations from accepted procedures. When a new or hazardous activity is involved. Until the participant understands the risks and can adhere to safety procedures. Does not affect one"s responsibility for general supervision. Failure to provide proper control was claimed in 11% of all cases. Physical mental and emotional readiness of the participant.