Protecting Students from Abuse
Protecting Students from Abuse
Elective Course
Course Details
Protecting Students from Abuse
Abusive behaviors and misconduct do not belong within athletic and activity programs. To assist in creating an enjoyable and safe environment for students, the U.S. Center for SafeSport, in collaboration with the NFHS, has developed “Protecting Students from Abuse.” The course presents definitions of several types of abusive behaviors and misconduct, the signs and symptoms of abuse, and the ways in which someone can report these behaviors. The course also includes some DOs and DON’Ts for making a report.
This course is not intended to describe your obligations under the law.
Course Outline
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1.
Introduction
( 2 Sections )
- General Introduction
- Course Introduction
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2.
Misconduct in Sport
( 2 Sections )
- Sexual Misconduct and Abuse
- Other Types of Misconduct
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3.
Reporting
( 3 Sections )
- Your Reporting Responsibilities
- Proactive Policies to Prevent Abuse
- Reporting Do's and Don'ts
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4.
Conclusion
( 2 Sections )
- Course Summary
- Closing
National Certification
The NFHS Coach Certification Program is a national professional credential offered to individuals who are currently coaching or aspire to coach at the interscholastic level.
NFHS Core Courses
Fundamentals of Coaching and First Aid, Health and Safety for Coaches provide coaches with content from all eight domains contained in the National Standards for Sport Coaches (NASPE 2006). These two courses form the foundation from which all elective courses and sport-specific courses are developed. Core courses should be completed first to give the coach a better understanding of elective and sport-specific courses.
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