7. Protect your athletes from any form of personal abuse

Our Code of Ethics has five points on personal abuse. Write down answers for what you think three of them may be:

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• Refrain from any form of verbal, physical or emotional abuse towards your athletes.
• Refrain from any form of sexual or racial harassment, whether verbal or physical.
• Do not harass, abuse or discriminate against athletes on the basis of their sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religious or ethical beliefs, race, colour, ethnic origins, employment status, disability or distinguishing characteristics.
• Any physical contact with athletes should be appropriate to the situation and only necessary for the athlete's skill development, though it should be avoided wherever possible.
• Be alert to any forms of abuse directed towards athletes from other sources while in your care.