6. Research, Ethics, and Professional Practice

Ethics And Legal Issues — Quiz

Test your understanding of ethics and legal issues with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

A sports scientist is conducting a study on the effects of a new training regimen. During the study, a participant experiences a severe adverse reaction. Which ethical principle is most directly challenged in this scenario, requiring immediate action to mitigate harm?

Question 2

In a sports science research project, a researcher discovers that a new supplement has potential performance-enhancing effects, but also poses a significant risk of long-term health complications. The researcher has a financial stake in the company producing the supplement. Which ethical issue is most critically at play when deciding whether to publish these findings?

Question 3

A sports scientist is hired by a professional sports team to develop personalized training programs. The team management insists on having full access to all athlete data, including sensitive medical records, without explicit individual athlete consent, citing 'team policy.' Which legal and ethical principle is most directly violated by the team's demand?

Question 4

An athlete tests positive for a prohibited substance under anti-doping regulations, despite claiming they unknowingly consumed a contaminated supplement. The anti-doping rule of 'strict liability' is applied. What does 'strict liability' imply in this context?

Question 5

A sports scientist is developing a new mobile application that collects real-time biometric data (e.g., heart rate, GPS location) from athletes. If this application is intended for use with athletes in the European Union, which legal framework is most relevant for ensuring the secure handling and storage of this personal data?