SPRING 2017 HHP 420 SPORTS LAW - Coaches Guide 1985

From the 1985 Book 

Coaches Guide to Sports Law by Gary Nygaad and Thomas H. Boone part of Athletic Coaching Education Program

This book is on file at the library

Interesting look at Sports Law in the 80's and how it has changed

There is a quiz on this book. You need to be able to organize a practice plan and a travel plan for your team.

Some of the information is still pertinent, some has changed drastically


Chapter 1 Negligence and Coach's legal duties

BUZZ WORDS
Danger of Using Improper Techniques
Frequency of Warning
Negligence
Presence of Duty
Breaching of Duty
Assumption of Risk
Contributory Negligence
Adequate Supervision
Sound Planning
Inherent Risks

Chapter 2 Supervision

General vs Specific

Qualified Supervisors (7)



Chapter 3 Planning

Planning Ahead

Improper Planning

Improper execution of an approved plan

Written plans
Performance Objectives
Reversing the planning Order
Progression

Chapter 4 Warning of Risks of Activities

Inherent Risks
Examples of Warnings
Waivers and releases of liability
Legal Validity of a Waiver
Voiding and Exculpatory Cause
Informed Consent

Chapter 5 Providing a Safe Environment

Actual and Constructive Notice
Facility Issues
Defective Equipment
Product Liability

Chapter 6 Evaluating Players for Injury and Incapacity


Chapter 7 Matching and Equating Participants

Matching Factors
Skill
Experience
Injury or Incapacitating Conditions
Maturity
Height - Weight
Age
Mental State
Sex


Chapter 8 First Aid and Emergency Medical Procedures

Providing Medical Assistance
Exceeding your Medical Authority
4 Basic Duties
Good Samaritan Laws
Follow up procedures and reports

Chapter 9 Player, Official, and Spectator Rights

Autocracy vs Democracy
Free Expression
Religious Rights
Rights of Due Process
Violating Safety Rules
Game Officials
Spectators and Bystanders
Common Knowledge rules

Chapter 10 Record Keeping, Transportation, and Insurance

Records and Record Keeping
Transportation
Insurance
Health and Accident Insurance



SAMPLE PRACTICE PLAN
MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL
12 STUDENTS
COACHES DUTIES BEFORE-DURING-AFTER PRACTICE

SAMPLE AWAY TRIP
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL TEAM
15 STUDENTS
COACHES DUTIES
PERMISSION FORMS
EQUIPMENT
MEALS
HOTEL RESERVATIONS