Chapter 3 Review

The state of being legally responsible for the harm one causes another person is: 

• assumption of risk 
• liability 
• negligence 
• injury 

Failure to use ordinary or reasonable care is known as:

• negligence 
• liability 
• assumption of risk 
• torts 

The court acknowledges that hazards are present in sports. This concept is called: 

• negligence 
• liability 
• injury 
• assumption of risk 

Which of the following best describes malfeasance (act of commission)?

• A legal wrong that is committed when an individual fails to perform a legal duty

• A legal wrong that is committed when an individual performs an act that is not his/her legal duty

• A legal wrong that occurs by chance or without intention

• An act that a reasonably prudent person would do

Which of the following is the average statute of limitations for negligence suits? 

• up to one year 
• one to three years 
• three to seven years 
• up to five years 

Which of the following organizations is responsible for creating minimum safety standards for equipment? 

• National Athletic Trainers' Association
• Occupational Health and Safety Administration
• National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment
• . National Association for Safe Sporting Equipment

The contract between an insurance company and an individual, in which the insurance company agrees to pay for medical costs, is called:   

• product liability 
• liability insurance 
• third party reimbursment
• medical insurance 

A legal wrong that is committed against a person or property is known as: 

• tort 
• negligence 
• liability 
• risky 

Which of the following organizations allows the individual discounted health care, but only if they see a physician on the approved list? 

• point of service 
• general insurance 
• fee for service 
• Preferred provider organization (PPO)

Which type of insurance covers a coach if sued for negligence in a civil case? 

• accidnet insurance 
• liability insurance 
• catastrophic insurance 
• general insurance