WorksheetsQuiz: Coach Responsibilities for Injury, Illness and Incidents
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is meant by a coach’s duty of care?
Ensuring athletes win competitions regardless of risk
Only providing equipment and scheduling sessions
Having a legal and moral responsibility to protect participants’ safety and wellbeing
Writing training plans without involvement in safety
Give two reasons why participant safety is important in coaching.
It prevents injuries and reduces the risk of long-term harm
It builds trust and encourages continued participation
It supports legal compliance and reduces liability for the coach or organization
It improves performance even if safety is compromised
List two actions a coach should take immediately if a participant is injured.
Stop the activity to prevent further harm
Assess the injury and provide first aid within training and guidelines
Call emergency services or seek medical help if needed
Ignore the situation and continue the session
Why should a coach stop a session if someone is injured or unwell?
To reduce the risk of further harm and allow appropriate care
To punish the team for making mistakes
To save time and end the session early
Because it is a tradition regardless of circumstances
What should a coach NOT do when dealing with a serious injury?
Move the injured person unnecessarily or attempt care beyond their training
Call emergency services for professional help
Keep the area safe and calm while waiting for help
Provide first aid that is within their certified training
Give two examples of incidents that must be reported by a coach.
Injuries that require medical attention
Illnesses or sudden sickness during a session
Equipment failures or unsafe facility conditions causing risk
Winning or losing a game
Who should injuries or incidents be reported to?
The designated safeguarding officer or supervisor as per club/school policy
Only the parents of the participant
Teammates and peers
No one unless the athlete asks
Why is it important to record incidents accurately?
It ensures legal and policy compliance, supports follow-up, and informs future safety measures
It creates publicity for the team
It increases paperwork with no benefit
It allows problems to be hidden
Scenario: A player feels dizzy after hitting their head but wants to continue. What should the coach do?
Remove the player from activity immediately and arrange medical assessment for possible concussion
Allow the player to continue with a warning to be careful
Observe from a distance and only intervene if they collapse
Ignore the complaint and focus on the rest of the team
After the session, what reporting actions should the coach take?
Complete an incident report accurately and inform the responsible person or authority as required by policy
Do nothing if the player seems fine afterward
Post about the incident on social media to keep everyone updated
Discard any notes to protect privacy
