CAA Legal Issues and Risk Management — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which law protects student-athletes from gender discrimination in athletic programs?
- FERPA
- Title IX (Correct answer)
- ADA
- HIPAA
Correct answer: Title IX
Title IX ensures that no person is excluded from participation in or denied benefits of any education program or activity based on gender.
Question 2: What is the primary purpose of a waiver or assumption of risk form in athletics?
- To eliminate all liability for injuries
- To inform participants of potential risks and limit liability (Correct answer)
- To provide medical coverage
- To replace the need for medical insurance
Correct answer: To inform participants of potential risks and limit liability
Waivers help inform athletes of potential risks and may limit liability, though they do not eliminate the duty of care owed by organizations.
Question 3: Which legal principle requires athletic administrators to take reasonable steps to prevent foreseeable harm?
- Duty of care (Correct answer)
- Assumption of risk
- Comparative negligence
- Sovereign immunity
Correct answer: Duty of care
The duty of care principle obligates athletic administrators to take preventive measures to reduce risks and ensure athlete safety.
Question 4: Which document outlines emergency procedures for athletic events and practices?
- Athletic handbook
- Emergency Action Plan (EAP) (Correct answer)
- Athlete code of conduct
- Facility maintenance schedule
Correct answer: Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
An emergency action plan (EAP) details protocols for handling injuries, medical emergencies, and other critical incidents in athletics.
Question 5: What legal concept holds schools and athletic programs responsible for injuries due to negligence?
- Assumption of risk
- Vicarious liability (Correct answer)
- Comparative negligence
- Good Samaritan Law
Correct answer: Vicarious liability
Vicarious liability means an institution can be held responsible for the actions of employees or conditions that lead to injuries.
Question 6: Why is it important for athletic administrators to ensure compliance with concussion protocols?
- To avoid excessive paperwork
- To protect athlete safety and reduce liability (Correct answer)
- To reduce team expenses
- To increase game-time availability
Correct answer: To protect athlete safety and reduce liability
Concussion protocols protect athlete health by ensuring proper evaluation, treatment, and return-to-play decisions, reducing legal liability.
CAA Legal Issues and Risk Management
Which law protects student-athletes from gender discrimination in athletic programs?