Legal Terms

5. the law that mandates the confidentiality of personal health information and any other identification information
8. where players are separated such that contact is unlikely without violation
11. doing something that a reasonable person would not do under similar circumstances
12. conduct of a provider falls short of duty to care either by commission or omission
15. federal legislation that opens up services, facilities and opportunities to people with disabilities
17. the legal responsibility to act in a reasonable and prudent manner
20. reasonable and prudent care compared to someone with a similar education and experience
21. Athletes use their body to deter or punish opponents
22. committing a negligent act while providing care

1. failing to do something that a reasonable person would do under normal circumstances
2. failure to use ordinary or reasonable care - must include 4 elements of negligence
3. legal protection for those who assist a person who is injury or in danger
4. injury or damage directly related to breach of duty
6. career guidelines regarding what you can and cannot do
7. being told of all procedures and the potential risks and benefits of each
9. individual has the responsibility to provide care
10. an individual who participates in an activity and is injured as a result of the ordinary risk associated at the activity will not have grounds for negligence (ie broken bones if football)
13. not telling a participant of the potential risks and dangers
14. the time allowed to file a court case
16. 14th Amendment, No person shall be excluded on the basis of gender or be denied the benefit of any educational program or activity receiving Federal Financial Assistance.
18. touching someone without their permission
19. contact occurs, but is not the intent of the sport and discouraged by the rules