CSCS Chapter 24
A tiered penalty system when an athlete does not allow facility rules must have the full support and involvement of whom?
-AD -All sport coaches
What are some good resources when buying from manufacturers to see if they are reputable?
-Better business bureau -other strength colleagues -professional organizations
What other certifications should the strength and conditioning staff have?
-CPR -AED -first aid
What are typical items found in an emergency plan?
-EMS (emergency medical services) activation procedures -First, second, and teritiary individuals to contact and their phone numbers -Location of phones -Location of emergency supplies and first aid kit -Location of nearest exits -Specific address of facility to give to EMS -Designated personnel qualified to care of injuries -ambulance access -plan of action in case of fire, tornado, life-threatening injury, crime, terrorism, and so forth
Who is allowed to use the strength and conditioning facility?
-Full or part time student-athletes participating in an athletic department-sponsored sport -Newly incoming and just-transferred student athletes who have registered for school and have confirmation of team status as designated by the head sport coach -Students in PE class -alumni athletes who participated in athletic department-sponsored sport and competed eligibility -all athletic department coaching and admin staff -all sports med dept. staff -individuals and groups approved by the AD or director of strength and conditioning
Developing a standard of care is a collaborative responsibility Therefore, developing a mission statement and a list of program objectives should involve whom?
-Strength and conditioning department -sports medicine department -athletic administration -etc.
What are some things that might be found in the code of ethics?
-bullying -hazing -social media -dress code/appearance -telephone use -personal workouts -personal use of company equipment -standards for relationships btwn coach/athlete, coach/intern, coach/sport coach -athlete conduct in weight room
Having a written response plan is important for what type of emergency situations?
-environmental -non-lift threatening situations -life threatening situations
Documentation should be keptt on file of:
-injury reports -maintinence and cleaning -safety procedures -manufacturer's warranties and guildelines -personnel credentials -professional guidelines and recommendations (i.e. use of weight belts, resistance training techniques) -assumption of risk or other informed consent forms -medical waivers and clearance forms
Suggested criteria for an effective mission statement (according to the Drucker Foundation)
-it should be short and sharply focused -it should be clear and easy to understand -it defines why the organization exists -it does not prescribe means -it is broad in scope -it provides direction for upholding code of ethics -it addresses and matches the organization's scope of practice -it inspires commitment
The director os strength and conditioning program is responsible for:
-overall strength and conditioning program -facility -equipment -staff -admin tasks such as prepping a budget, pucharging equipment, preparing proposals, working with administration and media -developing, presenting and enforcing the written policies and procedures of the staff and participants in the program
The mission statement address three important components:
-target clientele (KEY MARKET) -what service is being provided (CONTRIBUTION) -what makes the service unique (DISTINCTION)
Steps when there is a fire.
1. Activate the alarm 2. Evacuate the building
Four principle roles within the emergency team
1. Provide immediate care of the athletes 2. Emergency equipment retrieval 3. Activate emergency medical system 4. Discuss with EMS re: facility location; establish a cleared route and a direct line for transportation for quick entering/exiting of the facility
Four elements must exist in order for a strength and conditioning professional to be found negligent:
1. duty (must be found to have had a duty to act) 2. breach of duty (and failed to act with appropriate standard of care) 3. damages (Resulting in damages, physical or economic injury) 4. proximate cause (because of the natural and continuous sequence of reasonably foreseeable events) (i.e. ignoring a cable that is worn on a resistance training machine but doesn't put an out of order sign, then an athlete gets injured when using it)
2 Key factors that determine whether the manufacturer or seller is liable for product liability are:
1. whether the product has been changed from the condition in which it was originally sold 2. whether the product is used as intended by the manufacturer DON'T CHANGE THE PRODUCT AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS OF USE
Minimum average floor space allowed per participant
100 sq ft
How long should injury reports be maintained?
As long as possible
Which of the following individuals is responsible for allowing an athlete to begin formal involvement in a strength and cond. program? a. AD b. athlete's parent or guardian c. team's certified AT d. strength and conditioning professional
C
T or F: It's required that strength and conditioning professionals consult with a sport nutritionist or dietitian on matters regarding nutritional supplements
F - recommended
True or false: When an outside organization is approved by the AD or director of strength and conditioning, the program or session must be can be scheduled any time
False Must be during a time when 1. athletes are not present during off-hours 2. Must be supervised by strength and conditioning dept staff
What should be done to ensure that athletes adhere to facility rules?
Have them sign and date a copy of the rules and guidelines to acknowledge that they understand and will adhere
Why is it important to apply all warning labels that accompany a new equipment purchase?
If labels aren't placed in plain view, and an individual is injured due to what the label addresses, the strength coach can be held liable for product liability
What Is the professional-to-participant ratio in a strength and conditioning facility for the following groups: -Junior-high school -High school -College
Junior-High: 1-:10 High school: 1:15 College: 1:20
Where should the emergency care plan be located?
Posted in a clearly visible location
Who is responsible for to allowing an athlete to begin formal involvement in the strength and conditioning program
Sports medicine staff (i.e. physician, PT, AT) NOT THE CSCS (out of scope of practice to diagnose or evaluate an individual's medical or health condition)
What is the influence of supervision on performance in regard to strength gains?
Strength gains are greater in subjects training under lower supervision RATIOS (i.e. 1:1 vs. 1:10)
__________ was cited in ~80% of court cases in which athletic injuries occurred.
Supervision (inadequate instruction or supervision is often a main cause)
All athletes must be thoroughly informed of the risk of participation in strength and conditioning. What else should be done?
The athlete should sign a statement for this
Typically, the strength and conditioning staff does not have to pursue disciplinary action past a first or second offense of misadhering to facility rules. Why?
The sport coaches typically want to handle the situation (which is fine bc remember they are part of the creation of the policy that is put in place)
According to NSCA guidelines, strength and conditioning professionals provide substances to athletes?
Yes HOWEVE: -the athlete has to be 18 or older -they have to be lawful and scientifically proven to be beneficial, or at least not harmful keep in mind rules and regulations may be different for sport governing bodies (i.e. MLB, NCAA)
Knowing that an inherent risk exists with participation in an activity and voluntarily deciding to participate anyway
assumption of risk
What is usually the main focus of the code of ethics?
athlete welfare (keeping the athlete safe)
Why is essential for a strength and conditioning professional to purchase professional liability insurance
because of the potential for injury in athletic participation ; especially if not covered under the facility policy
This comprises the standards and principles for which the professional will be held accountable
code of ethics
Proper documentation is essential to the strength and conditioning facility. Which of the following is NOT part of the records that should be kept on file in the strength and conditioning facility? a. manufacturer's user manual b. participant training logs c. written emergency plan d. medical health history
d. medical health history
Solution to off-season/in-season training in the facility
different days of the week for in-season/off-season
This is a written document that details the proper procedures for caring for injuries
emergency action plan
What is the standard of care for a CSCS
expected to act according to his or her education, level of training, and certification status
True or false: the CSCS needs a copy of the physical exam to show proof of medical clearance to participate in training
false, but they do need a signed statement to show proof
True or false: the use of exercise and conditioning activities is encouraged as a punishment for not following facility rules
false, discouraged as this would increase the risk of injury or sudden death
True or false: athletes may use equipment without supervision of strength and conditioning professional
false, there needs to be constant supervision so equipment is being used for its intended purpose and safety
CSCS are professionals who practically apply foundational knowledge to assess, motivate, educate, and train athlete for the primary goal of what?
improving sports performance
A legal responsibility, duty, or obligation.
liability
Continuing education is a necessary part of maintaining a professional certification AND reducing....
liability exposure, especially in the area of supervision and instruction
This is a contractual promise by which the insurer promises to defend and indemnify the insured, up to the defined limits of liability, from certain defined liability risks at the insurer's cost in exchange for payment of a premium
liability insurance
What type of safety is always the first priority when an emergency occurs?
life safety
Specific policies and procedures should include elements that protect the program and its employees from a risk of ___________. What should be included?
litigation (Taking legal action) included should be issues such as guidelines for supervision and instruction, facility administration, and emergency action planning and response
Which group needs less supervision: athletes lifting with free weights or athletes performing a machine circuit training working
machine circuit group
An organization's statement of purpose that provides the strength and conditioning program with focus and direction
mission statement
Failture to act as a reasonable and prudent person would under similar circumstances is:
negligence
The use of individuals with specific areas of expertise as resources
performance team concept
A facility's rules and regulations; they reflect the goals and objectives of the program
policies
Where should the facility rules and guidelines be located?
posted in the training area where they can be easily seen
The director of strength and conditioning is both a _________ and an ___________.
practitioner and an administrator
Before an athlete is allowed access to the strength and conditioning facility, what needs to happen?
preparticipation screening and clearance in accordance with relevant governing bodies (i.e. NCAA, sports med staff)
It is a libability of the CSCS to athletes they serve by virtue of their employment not only to act when an ijury occurs but also to _________ injury.
prevent
Describes how policies are met or carried out
procedures
The legal responsibilities of those who manufacture or sell products if a person sustains injury or damage as a result of using the product
product liability
Desired end products of a strength and conditioning program, stated in a broad, general manner
program goals
The performance team concept can be applied in the creation of a strength and conditioning program that works toward meeting _______ _________.
program objectives (i.e. when the an athlete needs rehab, the sports med staff should be consulted)
Specific means of attaining program goals
program objectives you might not achieve the goals without the ways in which the goals might be attained are not specified, the result may be that the athletes never achieve them
Any additional workouts that are not on an athlete's workout card must be approved by the strength coach to ensure...
proper intensity and volume-load monitoring
It is critical that all strength and conditioning professionals practice the emergency action plan at least __________
quarterly
What should one do if equipment is recalled?
return to manufacture immediately to avoid injury and product liability
The employment of strategies to decrease and control the risk of injury from athletic participation and therefore therefore the risk of liability exposure
risk management
*This* cannot be eliminated, however it can be effectively managed by the strength and conditioning professional
risk of injury
Informed consent: the process by which a procedure or activity is described to a participant, with an explanation of the inherent *what* and *what*, allowing the individual to determine if he or she desires to participate
risks and benefits
Proper legal parameters and professional duties
scope of practice
What a reasonable and prudent person would do is defined as...
standard of care
define:the time in which individuals can file a lawsuit
statute of limitations
Who is responsible for delineating the appropriate duties and responsibilities to the strength staff for program design, exercise technique, organization and administration, and testing and evaluation.
the director of strength and conditioning aka head strength and conditioning coach
Creating a mission statement requires forward thinking with what in mind?
the end result should be in mind
The priority of a team's training time in the strength facility is dependent on what?
the season they are in (i.e. in season athletes typically have priority over off-season teams because training schedule revolves around the practice and game schedule; off-season compromise and train early in morning)
True or false: all athletes should be constantly supervised
true
True or false: facility use by an outside individual or group must supply written proof of additional liability insurance
true
True or false: strength coaches must maintain current first aid and CPR certification
true
True or false: the director of strength and conditioning should oversee and monitor all performance training programs, including reconditioning.
true a copy of al programs designed by staff should be reviewed and on file in the director's office before a team begins their program
What is the time in which individuals can file a lawsuit?
varies from state to state
Strength and conditioning activities should be pre-arranged, and therefore athletes must have an approved )________ ______ when training.
workout sheet
In compliance with federal regulatory laws such as the HIPAA, a participant's health care information may not be release without what type of authorization?
written
