Sport and the law A2

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Created on: 17-02-20 14:50

Outline how coaches can demonstrate a duty of care (3)

Provide first aid. Maintain correct supervision ratios. Have up to date medical information and contact details. Carry out risk assessments. Have current DBS certificate and appropriate safegaurding. training

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State how the law can protect elite performers (3)

Laws to protect against opposition violence. Protection against violent spectators. Protection from demands of sponsorship deals. Privacy protection from media. Protection from racism/sexism/equal opps. Health and safety/negligence laws.

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How does the law and sport legislation help to ensure that performers are protected during sporting contests (3)

Protection against violent play. Protection from negligence of poor referees. Ensure safe stadiums and playing environment. Protection from spectators/hooligans. Protection from commercial/sponsorship deals to prevent burnout.

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Explain how the law aims to protect spectators (6)

Early kick off times imposed by police. Local pubs banned from opening prior to game. Health and safety requirements like all-seater. Prosecution of violent/racist spectators. Laws stopping pitch invasion. Police use CCTV and ban fans.

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Define the term negligence and give an example of how an official could be deemed to be negligent. (2)

Negligence is a failure in the duty of care to a player. Repeatedly allowing dangerous situations to occur( e.g. scrum collapses)

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Identify the 3 offences banned at football matches included in the Football Offences Act (1991) (3)

Throwing of missiles. Chanting of racist remarks. Trespassing onto the field of play

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Identify the potential benefits of the law becoming more closely linked to the world of sport. (4)

Increased protection for spectators (e.g. all seater stadiums). Increased protection for performers from other players/fans. Increased protection for performers against officials/coaches failing in their duty of care. Reduction in racial abuse.

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State how the law can protect elite performers (3)

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Explain how the law aims to protect spectators (6)

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Define the term negligence and give an example of how an official could be deemed to be negligent. (2)

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