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Coaches need to be aware of their legal responsibilities, especially with

respect to the advice they give their athletes and the way they manage and
supervise participation in sport. Coaches have a legal responsibility to their
athletes and should:
give appropriate advice and guidance
not offer advice beyond their level of qualification

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Coaches are responsible for the health and safety of the athletes in their
charge. Coaches should have access to first aid facilities and have the means
by which to contact emergency services. A coach could be liable if evidence
can show that normal standards and practices have not been followed.

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Coaches also have a responsibility to protect children from all forms of abuse.
There are four main kinds of abuse:

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Neglect (providing inadequate food)

Emotional abuse (being threatened or taunted)
Sexual abuse (being shown pornographic material)
Physical abuse (hitting)

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Coaches should be able to recognise indicators that may signify abuse and
take appropriate action if concerned. All organisations (e.g. sports governing
bodies, local authorities, clubs) should have a policy statement and guidelines
regarding child abuse.

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Coaches should have appropriate insurance that covers both public liability
and personal accidents. Many governing bodies include insurance as part of
their affiliation fee.

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Transportation
It is recommended that coaches do not use their personal vehicles for
transporting athletes to venues. If coaches do use their own vehicles then
they should ensure they are properly licensed and insured. With young
athletes, coaches should seek the assistance of the parents/guardians.

Supplements
Coaches have an ethical and legal responsibility to:

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educate their athletes about drug (supplement) use and abuse

provide general and appropriate nutritional advise

RelatedReferences
The following references provide additional information on this topic:

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LEE, M. (2002) Coaching children in sport: Principles and practice.

Routledge
CRISFIELD, P. et al. (1996) The successful coach: Guidelines for
coaching practice. Coachwise 1st4sport
HART, J. E. and RITSON, R. J. (1993) Liability and Safety in Physical
Education and Sport: A Practitioner's Guide to the Legal Aspects of
Teaching and Coaching in Elementary and Secondary Schools

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AdditionalSourcesofInformation
For further information on this topic see the following:
BEASHEL, P. and TAYLOR, J. (1996) Advanced Studies in Physical
Education and Sport. UK: Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd.
BEASHEL, P. and TAYLOR, J. (1997) The World of Sport Examined. UK:
Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd.
BIZLEY, K. (1994) Examining Physical Education. Oxford; Heinemann
Educational Publishers
DAVIS, B. et al. (2000) Physical Education and the Study of Sport. UK:
Harcourt Publishers Ltd.
GALLIGAN, F. et al. (2000) Advanced PE for Edexcel. Oxford;
Heinemann Educational Publishers
McARDLE, W. et al. (2000) Essentials of Exercise Physiology. 2nd ed.
Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins

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