Physical Education A-Level
Damage and causation
What Damage and causation means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Damage and causation
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The participant suffers harm, and the official's breach must be the factual and legal cause of that harm.
Topics that use Damage and causation
- Sport and the law (AQA A-Level)
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- Distinction between legislation and NGB rules
- Duty of care
- Foreseeable harm
- Protection of performers and officials
- Breach of duty
- Compensation and loss of earnings
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