Risk Management for Health/Fitness Professionals Legal Issues and Strategies

Name: Risk Management for Health/Fitness Professionals Legal Issues and Strategies
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ISBN: 9780781783644

ISBN-10: 078178364X

ISBN-13: 9780781783644

Edition: 2009

Authors: Joann M. Eickhoff-Shemek, Daniel P. Connaughton, David L. Herbert

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This new text provides basic knowledge of the law applicable to the health/fitness field and the specific risk management strategies that health/fitness professionals can implement to minimize their legal liability.

Book details

List price: $54.99
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication date: 10/9/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 407
Size: 8.50" wide x 11.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.134
Language: English




Introduction



Introduction to Risk Management



Introduction to the Law and Legal System



Determination of Duty in Negligence Claims and Lawsuits



Common Defenses to Negligence Claims and Lawsuits: Assumption of Risk and Waivers



Assessment of Major Liability Exposures and Development of Risk Management Strategies



Employment Issues



The Pre-Activity Screening Process



Health/Fitness Assessment and Prescription



Instruction and Supervision



Exercise Equipment



Facility Risks



Medical Emergency Action Plans



Final Risk Management Steps, Unsupervised Health/Fitness Facilities, And Selected Topics



Implementation and Evaluation of the Risk Management Plan



Risk Management Strategies for Unsupervised Health/Fitness Facilities



Selected Topics and Conclusion


Glossary


Case Index


Subject Index