HIGH-INTENSITY EXERCISE AND THE LEGAL LIABILITY RISKS

LEARNING OBJECTIVESThrough a description and analysis of two negligence lawsuits involving high-intensity exercise programs, readers of this article will obtain an understanding and appreciation of (a) legal and risk management concepts related to negligence, (b) legal liability risks that exist in...

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Published in:ACSM's health & fitness journal 2014-09, Vol.18 (5), p.30-37
Main Authors: Eickhoff-Shemek, JoAnn M, Keiper, Margaret C
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:LEARNING OBJECTIVESThrough a description and analysis of two negligence lawsuits involving high-intensity exercise programs, readers of this article will obtain an understanding and appreciation of (a) legal and risk management concepts related to negligence, (b) legal liability risks that exist in high-intensity exercise programs, and (c) risk management strategies that can be developed and implemented to minimize legal liability risks associated with high-intensity exercise programs.
ISSN:1091-5397
1536-593X
DOI:10.1249/01.FIT.0000453586.66931.e0