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1999
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Thesis/Dissertation
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17,
156 p.
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Sport Law; Safety; Civil Liability; Negligence; Injuries; Risk Management
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Recreation, Sports & Leisure Studies
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English
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PUB ID:
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103-418-162
(Last edited on
2005/07/25 01:55:57 GMT-6)
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ABSTRACT:
This study was undertaken to evaluate the reported risk management practices in sport at tertiary institutions in South Africa. The aims were to determine: to what extent sport management staff understood legal liability issues affecting sport; to what extent they conducted their duties in a professional manner and; what specific risk reduction strategies they utilized to prevent or reduce injuries. The methodology involved descriptive research. The quantitative assessment of risk management practices involved the use of the instrument “Assessing Athletic and Physical Education Programs,” developed by Penman and Adams (1980). The sample consisted of 40 tertiary institutions. A profile analysis was done to identify their strengths and weaknesses. It was found that many safety issues were not addressed by a significant number of respondents. At least 25% of them were exposing themselves to a serious risk of liability. The area of equipment and facilities was most frequently addressed in a formal and satisfactory manner. Medical aspects were problematic. The management of records and information on athletes showed the severest weaknesses.
Key words: sport management, safety, legal liability, risk management
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