Question 1

Courts are more understanding about mismatched opponents in the physical education setting than in an athletic contest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

It is estimated that more than 70 percent of injuries in sport and related activities could be prevented through proper safety procedures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Liability is usually concerned with a breach of duty through negligence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

General supervision does NOT occur during recess, lunch breaks or other non-instructional times.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Procedures associated with students participating in organized sports programs include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  signing a responsibility waiver form. 
B)  having a medical examination. 
C)  purchasing medical insurance. 
D)  passing a mile-run test. 
A)  signing a responsibility waiver form. 
B)  having a medical examination. 
C)  purchasing medical insurance. 
D)  passing a mile-run test.

Question 6

It is the physical education teacher's responsibility to check indoor facilities for safety of the following:

Accepted Answer

A)  attractive nuisances and public use. 
B)  facilities and public use. 
C)  facilities and equipment. 
D)  attractive nuisances and equipment. 
A)  attractive nuisances and public use. 
B)  facilities and public use. 
C)  facilities and equipment. 
D)  attractive nuisances and equipment.

Question 7

Liability can be established in a court case in the absence of injury to the plaintiff.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Proper instruction demands that students be forced to participate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Negligence does NOT have to be proven in a court of law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Most states have laws specifying that a child under ________ years of age is incapable of contributory negligence.

Accepted Answer

A)  seven 
B)  nine 
C)  eleven 
D)  twelve 
A)  seven 
B)  nine 
C)  eleven 
D)  twelve

Question 11

According to reported injury statistics, the most dangerous youth sport is gymnastics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Defense using contributory negligence claims that the injured party acted in a manner that was typical of students of similar age and maturity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A tort is concerned with the teacher-student relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Emergency care plans should be posted and approved by health care professionals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The court uses the conduct of other teachers as a standard for comparison when determining a reasonable and common standard of behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Failure to provide proper spotting for high-risk activities is an act of omission referred to in legal terms as:

Accepted Answer

A)  malfeasance. 
B)  misfeasance. 
C)  nonfeasance. 
D)  contributory negligence. 
A)  malfeasance. 
B)  misfeasance. 
C)  nonfeasance. 
D)  contributory negligence.

Question 17

A defense against negligence that places the cause of injury on forces beyond the control of the teacher or the school is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  contributory negligence. 
B)  an act of God. 
C)  proximate cause. 
D)  an act of omission. 
A)  contributory negligence. 
B)  an act of God. 
C)  proximate cause. 
D)  an act of omission.

Question 18

Perhaps the most important factor in preventing accidents is:

Accepted Answer

A)  purchasing insurance. 
B)  having a medical examination. 
C)  recognizing potential high-risk situations. 
D)  signing a responsibility waiver form. 
A)  purchasing insurance. 
B)  having a medical examination. 
C)  recognizing potential high-risk situations. 
D)  signing a responsibility waiver form.

Question 19

Define liability and the four points that are examined in deciding if a teacher is liable due to negligence.

Accepted Answer

Liability is usually concerned with a br

Question 20

Identify the common defenses used to show that the teacher's action was not the primary cause of the accident.

Accepted Answer

Act of God places the cause of the injur

Exam 8: Legal Liability, Supervision, and Safety

Courts are more understanding about mismatched opponents in the physical education setting than in an athletic contest.

It is estimated that more than 70 percent of injuries in sport and related activities could be prevented through proper safety procedures.

Liability is usually concerned with a breach of duty through negligence.

General supervision does NOT occur during recess, lunch breaks or other non-instructional times.

Procedures associated with students participating in organized sports programs include all of the following EXCEPT:

It is the physical education teacher's responsibility to check indoor facilities for safety of the following:

Liability can be established in a court case in the absence of injury to the plaintiff.

Proper instruction demands that students be forced to participate.

Negligence does NOT have to be proven in a court of law.

Most states have laws specifying that a child under ________ years of age is incapable of contributory negligence.

According to reported injury statistics, the most dangerous youth sport is gymnastics.

Defense using contributory negligence claims that the injured party acted in a manner that was typical of students of similar age and maturity.

A tort is concerned with the teacher-student relationship.

Emergency care plans should be posted and approved by health care professionals.

The court uses the conduct of other teachers as a standard for comparison when determining a reasonable and common standard of behavior.

Failure to provide proper spotting for high-risk activities is an act of omission referred to in legal terms as:

A defense against negligence that places the cause of injury on forces beyond the control of the teacher or the school is referred to as:

Perhaps the most important factor in preventing accidents is:

Define liability and the four points that are examined in deciding if a teacher is liable due to negligence.

Identify the common defenses used to show that the teacher's action was not the primary cause of the accident.

Elementary School Physical Education

Understanding the Growth and Development of Children

Preparing a Quality Lesson

Curriculum Development and Improving Instructional Effectiveness

Management and Discipline

Children With Disabilities

Evaluation

Facilities, Equipment, and Supplies

Integrating Academic Concepts in Physical Education

Promoting and Monitoring Physical Activity

Physical Fitness

Active and Healthy Schools

Movement Concepts and Themes

Fundamental Motor Skills and Introductory Activities

Manipulative Skills

Body Management Skills

Rhythmic Movement Skills

Gymnastic Skills

Cooperative Skills

Game Skills

Lifetime Activities

Basketball

Football

Hockey

Soccer

Softball

Track, Field, and Cross-Country Running

Volleyball

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