Professional Standards and Ethics Flashcards

A student asks you for advice on treating a recurring knee pain they feel after playing. What is the most professional response?

Answer: Suggest they see a qualified medical professional before continuing

Instructors must stay within their scope of practice and refer medical issues to qualified healthcare providers.

Before a group clinic begins, which action best demonstrates a professional safety standard?

Answer: Checking the court surface for debris, moisture, and hazards

A pre-session facility inspection is a basic duty of care for every instructor.

You have agreed to teach a lesson but realize you will be 30 minutes late. What is the most ethical course of action?

Answer: Contact the student as early as possible and offer options such as rescheduling or a make-up

Prompt, honest communication and fair remedies respect the student's time and the instructor's professional commitments.

A competing local instructor gives advice you disagree with. How should you address it with a shared student?

Answer: Explain your reasoning on the technique without disparaging the other instructor

Professional ethics call for respectful conduct toward colleagues and focusing on the content, not the person.

Which statement best reflects an instructor's responsibility regarding certifications they hold?

Answer: Represent credentials accurately and keep them current

Misrepresenting qualifications is a serious ethical violation that misleads students and employers.

During a lesson, a student becomes dizzy and pale on a hot afternoon. What should you do first?

Answer: Stop activity, move them to shade, provide fluids, and monitor; call for emergency help if symptoms worsen

Recognizing possible heat illness and stopping play immediately is part of an instructor's duty of care.

Why should an instructor maintain written records of lesson incidents such as injuries?

Answer: To document facts accurately for liability, insurance, and follow-up purposes

Accurate incident documentation protects students and instructors and supports insurance or facility reporting.