Physical Education A-Level
Protection of performers and officials
What Protection of performers and officials means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Protection of performers and officials
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Legislation provides legal remedies for performers injured by negligence or violent acts outside the rules, and protects officials from negligence claims if they apply rules correctly and from abuse.
Topics that use Protection of performers and officials
- Sport and the law (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Crowd management and venue design
- Defences in negligence
- Distinction between legislation and NGB rules
- Duty of care
- Foreseeable harm
- Breach of duty
- Compensation and loss of earnings
- Contractual rights and obligations
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