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University Level 1 Sports Trainers Course

19/03/2017 08:30 to 19/03/2017 17:30
Venue:
Office For Recreation and Sport Conference Room
Details:
Level 1 Sports Trainers Courses

The Level 1 Sports Trainer assists athletes in the prevention of injuries and provides initial sports injury management.  Level 1 Sports Trainers work at sporting clubs, school sports days, national and international events.

The University Level 1 Sports Trainers Course consists of one face to face day. You will cover the following topics:

The Sports Trainer in ActionMedical Conditions
Introduction to AnatomyTrunk Injuries
Injury PreventionHead and Spine Injuries
Injury ManagementEnvironmental Injuries
Upper and Lower Limb InjuriesWound Management for sport
NutritionDrugs in Sport
Ankle, Finger & Thumb TapingMoving the Injured athlete

Benefits of attending a SA Sports Medicine Association Sports Trainer Course

Benefits of attending the SA Sports Medicine Association (SASMA) Level 1 Sports Trainers course are:

  • Delivered to competency based outcomes
  • Delivered by experienced qualified Workplace Trainers & Assessors who are also experienced Level 2 Sports Trainers
  • Sports medicine professionals (Doctors and Physiotherapists) present key components of the course
  • Child Safe environments are addressed

Cost: $200 per person

Course prerequisites

A current Provide First Aid (HLTAID003) & CPR certificate is required to receive Accreditation. This can be completed prior to or after the course however accreditation will not be granted until evidence of current certificates has been received. For the University course you will also be required to have completed the first year of an Bachelors Degree in Physiotherapy, Human movement, Podiatry or equivalent. 

On successful completion of a SASMA Sports Trainers course?

A National Accreditation lasts for 3 years and is issued on successful completion of the course.  On Successful completion of the SASMA Sports Trainers courses candidates will be eligible to apply for Sports Trainer Membership and insurance through SA Sports Medicine Association.