CSCS Regulatory Compliance & Legal Framework 3

Question 1

Which federal law governs workplace safety standards that apply to strength and conditioning facilities?

Accepted Answer

Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)

Answer

OSHA establishes and enforces standards to ensure safe and healthful working conditions in facilities including gyms and training centers.

Question 2

A strength coach is accused of negligence. Which element does NOT need to be proven by the plaintiff?

Accepted Answer

The coach intended to cause harm

Answer

Negligence does not require intent; it only requires establishing duty, breach, causation, and damages.

Question 3

Title IX primarily protects against discrimination in athletic programs based on:

Accepted Answer

Sex/gender

Answer

Title IX prohibits sex-based discrimination in educational programs and activities receiving federal funding, including athletics.

Question 4

A coach who fails to refer an athlete showing signs of an eating disorder to appropriate medical professionals may be liable for:

Accepted Answer

Negligent failure to refer

Answer

Coaches have a duty to refer athletes to qualified professionals when conditions exceed their scope of practice.

Question 5

Which best describes 'comparative negligence' in a strength training injury case?

Accepted Answer

Fault and damages are apportioned between the coach and athlete based on each party's degree of responsibility

Answer

Comparative negligence allocates fault proportionally, reducing the plaintiff's recovery by their percentage of fault.

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