Professional Standards and Ethics Flashcards

A student asks you to settle a line-call dispute during a lesson match in their favor because they pay you. What should you do?

Answer: Make a fair, honest call regardless of who is paying

Integrity and fairness must not be compromised by financial relationships.

Which behavior best models good sportsmanship for students?

Answer: Calling lines honestly and respecting opponents

Instructors are role models, so their on-court conduct teaches sportsmanship.

A student cancels a lesson an hour beforehand. Which approach to cancellation fees is most professional?

Answer: Apply a clearly communicated cancellation policy consistently

A clearly stated, consistently applied policy is fair and avoids disputes.

What is the best way to give feedback to a struggling student in a group setting?

Answer: Offer specific, constructive, encouraging feedback

Constructive, respectful feedback supports learning and maintains student dignity.

An instructor posts lesson videos of students online. What must they do first?

Answer: Obtain the students' permission (and a parent's for minors)

Using someone's image requires consent, and minors require parental or guardian consent.

A student wants to learn a technique you have not mastered. What is the most ethical response?

Answer: Be honest about your limits and refer them to a qualified colleague or resource

Honesty about one's limitations and appropriate referral protect the student's development.

Why should an instructor know the location of the nearest AED and the facility's emergency action plan?

Answer: So they can respond quickly and effectively to a cardiac or other medical emergency

Emergency preparedness enables fast response, which is critical in situations like cardiac arrest.