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Acknowledgments |
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Part I Introduction |
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Chapter 1 Risk Management in Sport |
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Sport Publications: A Response to Sport Litigation |
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The Rise of Sport Management |
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Center for Sports Law and Risk Management |
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Five Steps in the Process of Risk Management |
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Importance of Risk Management |
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Chapter 2 On Issues and Strategies |
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12 | (1) |
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The Control of Sport Risks |
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Special Examples of Risk Control |
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Risk Avoidance and/or Transfer in Sport |
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17 | (5) |
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22 | (1) |
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Chapter 3 The Legal System |
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23 | (10) |
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24 | (1) |
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The Legal System in Action |
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27 | (3) |
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30 | (1) |
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Chapter 4 Glossary of Legal Words and Phrases |
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Part II Tort Liability Issues |
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Chapter 5 The Catastrophic Claims Perspective |
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Which Athletic Activities Present the Greatest Risk of Catastrophic Injury? |
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How to Manage Athletic Activities to Minimize Catastrophic Injuries |
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How to Manage Situations Involving Catastrophic Injuries |
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Chapter 6 Warnings, Waivers and Informed Consent |
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51 | (1) |
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52 | (1) |
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Alternatives to Accepting Risk |
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55 | (1) |
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56 | (1) |
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Mandatory Preseason Meetings |
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56 | (1) |
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Sport Specific Information |
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57 | (1) |
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57 | (3) |
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60 | (1) |
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Alternative Opportunities |
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61 | (1) |
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62 | (1) |
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62 | (1) |
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63 | (1) |
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64 | (1) |
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Chapter 7 Defamation and the Sport Plaintiff: An Uneasy Alliance |
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67 | (14) |
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68 | (1) |
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69 | (1) |
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The Limited Purpose Public Person |
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71 | (2) |
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73 | (1) |
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In Defense of the Media and Other "Publishers" |
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In Defense of the Plaintiff-A Counter Argument |
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78 | (1) |
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79 | (2) |
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Chapter 8 The Sport Club Dilemma |
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History and Background of Sport Clubs |
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81 | (1) |
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82 | (1) |
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Status and Conduct of Sport Clubs |
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83 | (7) |
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90 | (1) |
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Chapter 9 Product Liability |
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93 | (14) |
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93 | (1) |
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94 | (1) |
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Jurisdiction Over Lawsuits and Applicable Law |
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96 | (1) |
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Defenses to Product Liability Claims |
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98 | (1) |
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Solutions for Manufacturers |
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99 | (2) |
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101 | (1) |
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Impact Upon Sport Programs |
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102 | (1) |
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Liability of Programs Related to Equipment |
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103 | (1) |
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104 | (1) |
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104 | (1) |
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105 | (2) |
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Chapter 10 Vehicle Safety |
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107 | (24) |
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107 | (1) |
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108 | (3) |
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111 | (4) |
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115 | (9) |
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124 | (3) |
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127 | (2) |
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129 | (1) |
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Automobile Insurance Terms |
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129 | (1) |
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130 | (1) |
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Chapter 11 Youth Sport and the Law |
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Youth Sport and Litigation |
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131 | (1) |
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Court Cases Involving Facilities |
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132 | (1) |
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133 | (1) |
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134 | (1) |
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134 | (1) |
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134 | (1) |
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135 | (1) |
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135 | (2) |
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Gender Equity In Youth Sport |
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137 | (2) |
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Individuals with Disabilities |
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139 | (1) |
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Special Olympics and Challenger Program |
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140 | (1) |
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Recommendations for Individuals with Disabilities |
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141 | (1) |
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142 | (1) |
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142 | (1) |
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Chapter 12 Liability and Risk Management for Property Owner's Associations and Recreation Departments |
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143 | (8) |
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143 | (1) |
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143 | (1) |
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Legal and Statutory Foundations |
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144 | (3) |
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Association Board Member Liability |
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147 | (1) |
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Risk Management Considerations |
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148 | (1) |
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149 | (1) |
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149 | (1) |
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150 | (1) |
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Chapter 13 Risk Management for Physical Educators |
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151 | (14) |
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152 | (1) |
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153 | (1) |
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154 | (1) |
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155 | (1) |
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156 | (1) |
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157 | (1) |
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Training workshops and seminars |
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157 | (1) |
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158 | (1) |
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CPR and First Aid Training |
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158 | (1) |
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159 | (6) |
Part III Medical Issues |
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165 | (92) |
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Chapter 14 Administering a Sport Medicine Program |
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167 | (8) |
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167 | (3) |
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170 | (1) |
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171 | (4) |
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Chapter 15 Blood Borne Pathogens |
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175 | (6) |
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175 | (1) |
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175 | (1) |
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176 | (1) |
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176 | (1) |
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177 | (2) |
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179 | (1) |
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179 | (2) |
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Chapter 16 A Catastrophic Injury Plan |
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181 | (4) |
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The Importance of Planning |
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181 | (3) |
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184 | (1) |
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Chapter 17 Responding to a Campus Death |
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185 | (6) |
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187 | (1) |
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188 | (3) |
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Chapter 18 The Preparticipation Physical Examination |
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191 | (22) |
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Can Athletes be Excluded from Sport if They Fail Their Physical Examination? |
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191 | (2) |
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Athletic Association Guidelines: College and University |
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193 | (1) |
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194 | (3) |
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Medical Conditions and Sport Participation |
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197 | (5) |
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High to Moderate Intensity |
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202 | (1) |
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Low Intensity (Low Dynamic and Low Static Demands) |
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202 | (1) |
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Legal Right to Participate in Sport |
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203 | (5) |
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208 | (1) |
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209 | (1) |
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210 | (3) |
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Chapter 19 The Problem of Sudden Death in Competitive Athletes |
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213 | (22) |
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213 | (1) |
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214 | (1) |
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Causes of Cardiac Sudden Death |
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215 | (1) |
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Specific Conditions Known to Cause Cardiac Sudden Death |
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216 | (2) |
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218 | (1) |
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History and Physical Examination |
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219 | (1) |
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219 | (1) |
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Limitations and Problems of Screening Programs |
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220 | (1) |
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Specific Limitations of Screening |
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221 | (3) |
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Medical-Legal Implications |
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224 | (1) |
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Practical Aspects of Screening Programs |
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225 | (1) |
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226 | (1) |
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Glossary of Medical Terms |
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227 | (3) |
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230 | (5) |
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Chapter 20 Emergency Medical Preparedness |
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235 | (6) |
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235 | (1) |
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236 | (1) |
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239 | (2) |
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Chapter 21 A.T.,C. and EMTs-Confrontation or Cooperation? |
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241 | (6) |
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EMT and A.T.,C. Certification |
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241 | (2) |
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243 | (1) |
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244 | (1) |
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Chapter 22 Six Minutes To Live or Die, Automatic External Defibrillators |
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247 | (10) |
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247 | (1) |
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248 | (1) |
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Regulatory and Legal Implications of AED Use |
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249 | (1) |
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Public Access Defibrillation Programs |
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250 | (1) |
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250 | (2) |
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Statutory Immunity Provisions |
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252 | (1) |
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Part IV Event and Facility Management Issues |
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Chapter 23 Event Management: A Practical Approach |
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259 | (14) |
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Planning and Organization |
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260 | (1) |
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261 | (1) |
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Contestant Services-Special Consideration of Accommodations, Security, and Transportation |
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262 | (1) |
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Hospitality-Liquor Liability |
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262 | (1) |
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Operations-Crowd Management |
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263 | (1) |
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Site Management-Construction, Electrical, Maintenance, and Signage |
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264 | (1) |
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Concessions-Licenses, Taxes |
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264 | (1) |
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Support Services-Health and Safety, Communications, Traffic Control, Transportation, and Parking |
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265 | (2) |
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Advertising, Promotions, Media Relations |
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267 | (1) |
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267 | (2) |
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269 | (1) |
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271 | (2) |
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Chapter 24 Events Crowd Management |
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273 | (1) |
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Radio Communication-A Critical Tool of the Trade |
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274 | (1) |
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Design Considerations (or making the best of what you have) |
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276 | (2) |
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Admission and Building Access Control |
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278 | (1) |
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279 | (2) |
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281 | (2) |
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Security and Emergency Procedures Manual |
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283 | (4) |
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287 | (1) |
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288 | (1) |
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Chapter 25 ADA and Sport Facilities |
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289 | (14) |
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291 | (1) |
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ADA Requirements For Sport Facilities |
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291 | (2) |
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What Disabilities Are Covered by ADA? |
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293 | (1) |
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What Constitutes A Reasonable Accommodation? |
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294 | (1) |
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Do I Have To Prepare For Every and All Potential Handicaps? |
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295 | (1) |
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How Much Will It Cost Me? |
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296 | (1) |
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What Will Happen If I Just Do Nothing? |
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297 | (1) |
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Practical and Inexpensive ADA Solutions For Sport Facilities |
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297 | (3) |
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300 | (1) |
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301 | (1) |
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302 | (1) |
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Chapter 26 Risk Management in Public Assembly Facilities |
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303 | (14) |
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303 | (1) |
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303 | (2) |
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305 | (1) |
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306 | (3) |
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The Risk Management Process |
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309 | (3) |
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Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) |
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312 | (4) |
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316 | (1) |
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316 | (1) |
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Chapter 27 Conducting a Facility Risk Review |
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317 | (12) |
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317 | (1) |
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317 | (2) |
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319 | (1) |
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320 | (1) |
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321 | (1) |
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322 | (1) |
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323 | (2) |
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325 | (1) |
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Establish Preventative Maintenance Program |
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326 | (1) |
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326 | (1) |
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326 | (1) |
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327 | (1) |
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328 | (1) |
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328 | (1) |
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Chapter 28 Expecting the Unexpected: Preparing for Emergencies |
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329 | (18) |
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331 | (1) |
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332 | (9) |
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341 | (1) |
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Crisis Communication and Public Relations |
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342 | (2) |
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344 | (1) |
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344 | (1) |
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344 | (3) |
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Chapter 29 A Risk Management Checklist for Athletic Directors |
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347 | (8) |
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Section I Supervision and Training |
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347 | (2) |
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Section II Maintaining a Safe Environment |
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349 | (1) |
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Section III Maintaining Proper Records |
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350 | (1) |
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Section IV Injury Management |
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351 | (2) |
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353 | (2) |
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Chapter 30 Playground Safety |
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355 | (8) |
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357 | (1) |
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357 | (3) |
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360 | (3) |
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Chapter 31 Fitness Center Safety |
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363 | (14) |
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363 | (1) |
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363 | (5) |
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368 | (2) |
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Emergency Planning & Equipment |
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370 | (2) |
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372 | (1) |
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373 | (1) |
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374 | (1) |
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375 | (1) |
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Part V Risk Management Concerns |
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377 | (104) |
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Chapter 32 Title IX Fundamentals |
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379 | (10) |
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379 | (3) |
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382 | (1) |
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382 | (4) |
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Title IX and Reverse Discrimination |
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386 | (1) |
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387 | (1) |
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387 | (2) |
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Chapter 33 Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities in Regular Sport Programs |
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389 | (10) |
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389 | (1) |
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People with Disabilities Defined |
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390 | (1) |
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390 | (1) |
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Rule Changes During the 1970s |
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391 | (1) |
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Progress and Needs in the 21st Century |
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392 | (1) |
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Some Recommended Rule Accommodations |
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393 | (3) |
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396 | (1) |
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397 | (1) |
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398 | (1) |
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Chapter 34 Termination or Discipline of a Coach: What Process is Due? |
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399 | (8) |
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Factual Background of the Tarkanian Case |
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399 | (1) |
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Legal Analysis of Coach Tarkanian's Due Process Claims |
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400 | (7) |
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Chapter 35 The Risk Management of Outdoor Adventure Pursuits |
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407 | (24) |
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407 | (1) |
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408 | (11) |
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419 | (1) |
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420 | (11) |
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Chapter 36 Cheerleading and the Law |
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431 | (10) |
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Direct Cheerleading Fatalities (1982-83 to 1994-95) |
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432 | (1) |
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Disability Injuries in Cheerleading (1982-83 to 1994-95) |
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433 | (1) |
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Serious Injuries in Cheerleading (1982-83 to 1994-95) |
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434 | (1) |
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Consumer Product Safety Commission Data |
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435 | (3) |
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438 | (1) |
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439 | (2) |
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Chapter 37 Aquatics and the Law |
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441 | (12) |
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442 | (1) |
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442 | (3) |
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The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) |
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445 | (2) |
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447 | (2) |
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449 | (2) |
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451 | (1) |
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451 | (2) |
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Chapter 38 Drug Testing and the NCAA |
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453 | (14) |
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453 | (2) |
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455 | (3) |
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458 | (5) |
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463 | (1) |
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Risk Management Strategies |
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464 | (1) |
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464 | (1) |
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465 | (2) |
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Chapter 39 Managing Disasters-The National Incident Management System |
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467 | (4) |
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Chapter 40 Investigating Sexual Harassment Complaints |
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471 | (10) |
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Employment Liability Trends Call for Serious Measures |
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471 | (1) |
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The Basic Investigation: Questions and Answers |
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471 | (3) |
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Uncooperative Complainants |
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474 | (4) |
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Checklist for Investigations |
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478 | (1) |
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Resources on Investigations |
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479 | (2) |
Part VI Trends in Risk Management |
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481 | (30) |
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Chapter 41 Employment Law Issues |
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483 | (14) |
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Review of Cases Involving the Sport Industry |
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484 | (1) |
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485 | (1) |
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485 | (1) |
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Negligent Hiring, Negligent Referral and the Employee Reference |
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486 | (5) |
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Discrimination Based Upon Religion |
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491 | (3) |
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494 | (3) |
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Chapter 42 New Approach to Resolve Disputes |
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497 | (4) |
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Risk Management: The ECT Approach |
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499 | (1) |
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500 | (1) |
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500 | (1) |
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Chapter 43 Trends and Issues in Risk Management for Recreational Sport Programs |
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501 | (10) |
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Key Liability and Risk Management Trends Study |
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502 | (1) |
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502 | (6) |
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508 | (1) |
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509 | (2) |
About the Authors |
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Index |
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