#1
What type of insurance covers coaches and trainers in case of lawsuits filed against them for alleged negligence?
Health insurance
Life insurance
Professional liability insurance
Auto insurance
#2
What is the primary purpose of waivers and release forms in sports coaching?
To transfer all liability to the athletes
To ensure athletes understand the risks involved in training
To exempt coaches from any legal responsibility
To discourage athletes from pursuing legal action
#3
What legal document outlines the risks associated with participating in a sports program and is often signed by athletes and their guardians?
Code of conduct
Emergency action plan
Release of liability form
Confidentiality agreement
#4
Which legal doctrine protects coaches and trainers from liability for ordinary negligence?
Assumption of risk
Informed consent
Vicarious liability
Good Samaritan law
#5
In the context of coaching, what does 'standard of care' refer to?
The average level of performance expected from athletes
The duty of coaches to provide reasonable care and skill
The rules and regulations of the sports organization
The minimum age requirement for athletes
#6
Which of the following is NOT typically covered by a general liability insurance policy for sports coaches?
Injuries sustained by athletes during training sessions
Property damage caused by the coach at the training facility
Legal defense costs in case of lawsuits filed against the coach
Lost revenue due to weather-related cancellations
#7
Which of the following insurance policies would cover a coach's medical expenses if they were injured while demonstrating a drill to athletes?
General liability insurance
Workers' compensation insurance
Professional liability insurance
Personal health insurance
#8
In the context of sports coaching, what does 'duty of care' refer to?
The obligation of coaches to provide a safe environment for athletes
The responsibility of athletes to follow their coach's instructions
The legal requirement for coaches to achieve specific performance outcomes
The duty of coaches to report any incidents to the sports organization
#9
Which of the following is an example of risk management in sports coaching?
Encouraging athletes to push beyond their physical limits
Regularly inspecting equipment for safety hazards
Withholding information about potential injuries from athletes
Ignoring weather warnings during outdoor training sessions
#10
Which legal principle holds that individuals have a duty to act reasonably and avoid causing foreseeable harm to others?
Negligence
Assumption of risk
Tort law
Good Samaritan law
#11
What legal principle protects coaches and trainers from liability when providing emergency medical care in good faith?
Assumption of risk
Negligence
Good Samaritan law
Vicarious liability
#12
What legal term refers to the authority given by an athlete to the coach to make decisions regarding their medical treatment in case of an emergency?
Informed consent
Assumption of risk
Power of attorney
Liability waiver
#13
What legal concept applies when a coach is held responsible for the actions of their assistant coach?
Good Samaritan law
Vicarious liability
Assumption of risk
Informed consent
#14
What legal term refers to the failure of a coach to meet the standard of care, resulting in harm to an athlete?
Tort
Negligence
Informed consent
Assumption of risk
#15
What legal principle allows coaches to assume that athletes are aware of and understand the risks associated with a sport?
Negligence
Assumption of risk
Informed consent
Vicarious liability