CTE and NFL Concussion Lawsuit

CTE is a condition related to:

• Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy

• Cardiovascular Thromboembolic Event

• Chronic Thyroiditis Endocrinopathy

• Cerebral Thrombosis Event

The Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) is a legislation that ensures the safety and welfare of employees in the workplace. What does it primarily focus on?

• Employee safety and welfare

• Environmental protection

• Consumer rights

• Data privacy

RIDDOR stands for Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations and it regulates:

• workplace safety incidents

• financial transactions

• environmental policies

• educational standards

The concept of 'In Loco Parentis' refers to:

• a legal responsibility of a person or organization to take on some of the functions and responsibilities of a parent

• a legal term for transferring property ownership

• a psychological theory about child development

• a financial agreement between two parties

What is meant by 'Duty of Care'?

• A legal obligation to ensure the safety or well-being of others

• A personal responsibility to care for family members

• A financial duty to pay taxes

• An ethical requirement to volunteer in community services

What is 'Negligence' in legal terms?

• A failure to exercise appropriate and/or ethical ruled care expected to be exercised amongst specified circumstances.

• A deliberate act to cause harm to another person.

• A legal term for theft or robbery.

• A type of contract between two parties.

The role of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is to:

• enforce workplace health, safety, and welfare regulations

• provide healthcare services to the public

• conduct medical research

• offer health insurance plans

For each of the legislation and or regulations covered in the next slide, consider and complete the following: Description of what each entails.

• Provide a brief overview of each legislation or regulation.

• List the key points of each legislation or regulation.

• Summarize the main objectives of each legislation or regulation.

• Explain the significance of each legislation or regulation.

For each of the legislation and or regulations covered in the next slide, consider and complete the following: How does this specifically relate to a sports club - create specific example/s. Include the potential positive or negative impact your example could have in terms of: us as coaches and our responsibilities, the setting we work in.

• It relates to the safety regulations in sports clubs.

• It relates to the financial management of sports clubs.

• It relates to the recruitment process in sports clubs.

• It relates to the marketing strategies of sports clubs.

Match the following terms with their corresponding links or definitions:

• Legislation that outlines the responsibilities of employers and employees for health and safety

• Negligence

• The obligation to ensure the safety and well-being of others

• Loco Parentis

• Failure to take reasonable care to avoid causing injury or loss to another person

• Duty of Care

• The legal responsibility of parents to take care of their children

• RIDDOR

• Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations

• Health and Safety Act 1974