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Summary Facility Policies , Procedures, and Legal Issues
An in-depth summary of chapter 4, Facility Policies, Procedures, and Legal Issues, from the Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning.
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FACILITY POLICIES,PROCEDURES AND LEGAL
ISSUES
Chapter 24
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Contents
Mission Statement and Program Goals.................................................................................................................................2
Mission Statement............................................................................................................................................................2
Program Goals................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Program Objectives...............................................................................................................................................................3
Strength and Conditioning Performance Team.....................................................................................................................3
Director of Strength and Conditioning (Head S&C Coach).................................................................................................4
Strength and Conditioning Staff (personal Qualifications).................................................................................................6
Legal and Ethical Issues.........................................................................................................................................................7
Common Legal terminology..............................................................................................................................................7
Preparticipation Screening and Medical Clearance...........................................................................................................7
Eligibility Criteria...............................................................................................................................................................8
Record Keeping.................................................................................................................................................................9
Liability Insurance..............................................................................................................................................................9
Product Liability.................................................................................................................................................................9
Discipline......................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Supplements, Ergogenic Aids, and Banned Substances...................................................................................................10
Staff Policies and Activities..................................................................................................................................................11
Orientation Meeting........................................................................................................................................................11
Reporting and Documentation........................................................................................................................................11
Code of Ethics and Professionalism.................................................................................................................................11
Instruction and Supervision.............................................................................................................................................13
Program Design...............................................................................................................................................................13
Workout Sheet (Workout Card).......................................................................................................................................13
Facility Administration.........................................................................................................................................................14
Emergency Planning and Response.....................................................................................................................................15
Components of an Emergency Action Plan......................................................................................................................15
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Mission Statement and
Program Goals
Mission Statement
An organization’s statement of purpose
Requires forward thinking with end result in mind
Good mission statement= provides S&C program with focus and direction and is foundation of effective
administration
Suggested criteria for an effective mission statement:
o It should be short and sharply focused
o It should be clear and easy to understand
o It defines why the organization exists
o It does not prescribe means
o It is broad in scope
o It provides direction for upholding code of ethics
o It addresses and matches the organization’s scope of practice
o It inspires commitment
Addresses three important components:
1. Target clientele (key market)
2. What service is being provided (contribution)
3. What makes the service unique (distinction)
Program Goals
Desired end products of a S&C program, stated in a broad general manner
Effective S&C program should = based on scientific principles to enhance performance and increase injury
resistance with potential outcomes specific to the sport and the athlete’s position within the sport
Developing a standard of care = collaborative responsibility
Developing mission statement should involve:
o S&C department
o Institution
o Athletic admin.
o Sports medicine department
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