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Essentials of Athletic Training Cover Image
Essentials of Athletic Training, 5/e
Daniel Arnheim
William Prentice, University of North Carolina

Legal Liability and Insurance

Chapter 3 Objectives


1.

Discuss legal concerns for the coach and athletic trainer.

2.

Explain what is meant by assumption of risk in athletics and how to avoid negligence in this setting.

3.

Describe what guidelines a coach can follow to significantly decrease his/her risk of litigation.

4.

Describe what types of insurance are necessary to protect the athlete as well as the coach.