CAA Legal Issues and Risk Management

Question 1

Which law protects student-athletes from gender discrimination in athletic programs?

Accepted Answer

Title IX

Answer

FERPA

Answer

ADA

Answer

HIPAA

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a waiver or assumption of risk form in athletics?

Accepted Answer

To inform participants of potential risks and limit liability

Answer

To eliminate all liability for injuries

Answer

To provide medical coverage

Answer

To replace the need for medical insurance

Question 3

Which legal principle requires athletic administrators to take reasonable steps to prevent foreseeable harm?

Accepted Answer

Duty of care

Answer

Assumption of risk

Answer

Comparative negligence

Answer

Sovereign immunity

Question 4

Which document outlines emergency procedures for athletic events and practices?

Accepted Answer

Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

Answer

Athletic handbook

Answer

Athlete code of conduct

Answer

Facility maintenance schedule

Question 5

What legal concept holds schools and athletic programs responsible for injuries due to negligence?

Accepted Answer

Vicarious liability

Answer

Assumption of risk

Answer

Comparative negligence

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Good Samaritan Law

Question 6

Why is it important for athletic administrators to ensure compliance with concussion protocols?

Accepted Answer

To protect athlete safety and reduce liability

Answer

To avoid excessive paperwork

Answer

To reduce team expenses

Answer

To increase game-time availability