Author: John T. Wolohan Publisher: ISBN: Category : Law Languages : en Pages : 788
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This text for undergraduate and graduate courses covers negligence law, intentional torts and criminal acts, risk management, contract law, constitutional law, and sport and legislation. Each chapter begins with an introduction, then explains fundamental concepts, presents a significant case, and discusses recent developments in the area. Material is written in plain language, and key terms are highlighted and defined. This second edition contains 18 new and revised chapters, with greatly expanded material on risk management. The first edition was titled Sport Law for Sport Managers. c. Book News Inc.
Author: Ms V Collins Publisher: Taylor & Francis ISBN: 1135826854 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 205
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For the second edition of this successful book the contents have been fully updated to take into account recent changes in legislation affecting recreational activities. It also considers the implications for all those concerned with the operation and management of recreational facilities.
Author: Katharine Nohr Publisher: Human Kinetics ISBN: 073606933X Category : Liability for sports accidents Languages : en Pages : 410
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"Managing Risk in Sport and Recreation includes numerous forms, checklists, and documentation strategies as well as safety questionnaires for each of the sports covered. This lawyer-created toolkit will help you take the necessary steps to reduce injuries, decrease lawsuits, and pinpoint the strengths and weaknesses in your programs. All of the forms and checklists are also reproduced on a CD-ROM included with the book so you can easily access and use them when needed."--BOOK JACKET.
Author: John Otto Spengler Publisher: Human Kinetics ISBN: 9780736056199 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 188
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Risk Management in Sport and Recreation is a comprehensive resource for those charged with the responsibility of providing for the safety of participants and spectators in a sport or recreation setting. It covers a range of safety issues, including lightning, heat illness, aquatics, playground safety, drug testing, and medical emergency action plans. Readers receive clear and detailed explanations of issues to consider before making decisions on risk management. Risk Management in Sport and Recreation is designed to provide a foundation for approaching key issues in safety and risk management. It shows readers how to evaluate and analyze various safety issues and apply the underlying concepts to a variety of situations. The following are unique features of the text: -A safety guidelines finder lists Web sites of accessible standards, guidelines, and recommendations from leading organizations. -Chapter objectives and pullout boxes of key points and key statistics stress the importance of the topic under discussion. -Threshold issues in each chapter highlight important factors to consider when making decisions on risk management. -Real-world applications at the end of each chapter present scenarios involving the potential for harm, and readers must make a decision on how to address the issues. -Examples of public service announcements, posters, and other publicly viewed safety information are presented. -An appendix offers examples of emergency action plans, checklists, and recommendations from organizations such as the National Lightning Safety Institute and university aquatic centers. -A companion Web site provides links to the Web sites used in the book, as well as updates to guidelines and links that may occur after the book is in print. The safety guidelines finder gives students and practitioners a single location from which they can easily access important safety information. Organized under land-based or water-based activities, each activity lists guidelines, recommendations, and standards along with the source for that information. Each entry includes Web sites where readers can find the full documents. The text also features sample guidelines and safety checklists from agencies and associations that demonstrate how organizations might plan for risk and communicate safety information. Readers also consider the types of postings and equipment they will need in order to communicate their risk management plans, and they are given real-life situations in which a risk management plan is needed and are prompted to consider why and how to create a plan for such situations. The resource will help students and professionals plan for and manage risk. Current and future employees of sport facilities, school athletic programs, parks and recreation programs, youth and aquatic centers, or resorts and golf courses will find that Risk Management in Sport and Recreation provides the tools to assist in making the right decisions to manage risk effectively.
Author: John Otto Spengler Publisher: ISBN: 9781571676436 Category : Liability (Law) Languages : en Pages : 0
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This is a resource for individuals and organisations striving to prevent the occurrence of accidents, property loss, and excessive legal claims in the leisure field. This edition is expanded to include information on adventure recreation, disabilities, waivers, and case studies.
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