CIC CIC Legal Liability & Risk Management

Question 1

The legal concept that holds a coach responsible for taking reasonable steps to protect athletes from foreseeable harm is known as:

Accepted Answer

Duty of care

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Assumption of risk

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Sovereign immunity

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Proximate cause

Question 2

A CIC coach can BEST reduce legal liability by:

Accepted Answer

Documenting all safety inspections, injury incidents, and communications in writing

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Asking athletes to sign waivers that waive all school liability

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Relying on athletic trainers to handle all safety matters

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Keeping minimal records to reduce paper trails

Question 3

When an athlete discloses a pre-existing medical condition before the season, the coach should:

Accepted Answer

Document it, inform the athletic trainer, and follow physician clearance requirements

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Keep it confidential and not share it with any staff

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Remove the athlete from the team until fully recovered

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Continue as normal and assume the athlete knows their own limits

Question 4

Which of the following best defines 'negligence' in an athletic coaching context?

Accepted Answer

Failing to act with the standard of care expected of a reasonably prudent coach, resulting in harm

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Intentionally injuring an athlete during practice

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Coaching without a valid teaching certificate

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Losing more games than expected in a season

Question 5

An athlete's parents sign a permission slip that includes a liability waiver for a team trip. This waiver:

Accepted Answer

Does not eliminate the coach's duty of care and may not be fully enforceable in court

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Completely protects the school from any legal action

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Transfers all liability to the parents

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Is only valid if notarized

Question 6

Proper supervision in an interscholastic sports setting requires a coach to:

Accepted Answer

Be present and attentive during all practices and competitions involving athletes

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Designate a senior player to run practice when the coach must leave

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Be available by phone if an emergency occurs

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Check in with athletes once per week during the season