Nonfeasance is defined as which?

• A. A individual fails to perform a legal duty
• B. A individual commits a crime
• C. A individual performs more than required
• D. A person completes a legal duty

Answer: (A)

Nonfeasance means failing to perform a required duty. In athletic care, professionals have a duty of care to athletes, so not acting when action is warranted—such as not assessing an injury or not calling for help—is an omission. That failure to act, if it breaches the standard of care and leads to harm or increased risk, can be negligent. It's not about committing a crime, nor about doing more than required, nor about completing a duty—it’s about not acting when there is a duty to act.