Communication and Documentation Flashcards

A student falls and twists an ankle during your clinic. After giving first aid and calling for help if needed, what should you do next with documentation?

Answer: Complete an incident report promptly with facts, time, witnesses, and actions taken

An incident report should be written promptly and stick to objective facts, witnesses, and the response given.

When writing an incident report, which statement is most appropriate?

Answer: At 10:15 a.m. the player stepped back for a lob, lost balance, and fell on the left side

Reports should describe observable facts such as time, action, and outcome, not opinions or blame.

What is the main purpose of having students sign a liability waiver before lessons begin?

Answer: To acknowledge the inherent risks of play and document informed consent

A waiver documents that the student understands and accepts inherent risks; it does not excuse negligence.

An instructor notices a beginner repeatedly backing up to hit overhead lobs. What is the best verbal cue to prevent injury?

Answer: Turn sideways and shuffle back, never backpedal

Turning sideways and shuffling reduces the risk of falling backward, a common pickleball injury.

Which feedback sequence is most effective for keeping a student motivated while correcting a flaw?

Answer: Praise, specific correction, encouragement

The feedback sandwich pairs a specific correction with positive reinforcement so the student stays engaged.

Before a group lesson, what should an instructor communicate first?

Answer: Lesson objectives, safety expectations, and court boundaries

Stating objectives and safety rules at the start sets clear expectations for the session.

A student's medical form lists a heart condition. What is the instructor's best action?

Answer: Keep it confidential, plan appropriate intensity, and know the emergency plan

Health information should stay confidential while the instructor adjusts the lesson and prepares for emergencies.