Sports Trainer Courses and Events

Sports Trainer Courses and Events

SASMA delivers a range of Sports Trainer education sessions, major events and professional development for our existing Sports Trainers.

Our PD workshops are presented by experts across a range of disciplines in sports medicine, providing expert insight into a variety of topics.

These workshops are offered at discounted rates for SASMA members. Non-members can attend the sessions for a fee.

If you are interested in a particular topic for your club, school, council that is not part of the program below, please contact the office to discuss.

Sports Trainers Upcoming Education

Sideline Help, Concussion and Basic Taping Course

📅 August 19, 2026 📍 SA Sports Institute

A Practical Approach to Shoulder Injuries / ONLINE

📅 August 26, 2026 📍 Online Workshop

A Practical Approach to Shoulder Injuries / TAPING WORKSHOP

📅 September 9, 2026 📍 SA Sports Institute

Sports Medicine Annual Conference

Join the wider Sports and Recreation industry for a complete day of networking and education, including keynote addresses, practical workshops, and fantastic networking with the wider community, including medical/allied health, sports trainers, teachers, nurses and sporting community leaders.

Level 1 Sports Trainer

Start your Sports Trainer journey.
Learn the essential skills to help prevent, recognise and manage common sporting injuries, assist with emergencies, and support a safer sporting environment. Perfect for volunteers, coaches, parents and aspiring Sports Trainers.

Level 2 Sports Trainer

Take your Sports Trainer skills to the next level.
Build on your Level 1 accreditation with advanced injury management, return-to-play decision making, and practical skills to provide greater support on game day and at training.

Host a SASMA Workshop

SASMA can come to you. Upskill the members of your club, school, organisation or council with any of our workshops. We can tailor to your needs, and we do travel regionally.

Testimonials

“Thank you for the valuable insights you shared during the sport trainer course last Sunday. I’m now interested in pursuing a sport trainer position and would appreciate your guidance on how to find suitable opportunities.”

“Thank you so much for yesterday. I found it really valuable and hope to put my new skills to good use at the Happy Valley Football Club.”

“SASMA’s time and knowledge are greatly appreciated and valued. Great day! we are looking forward to having some more helpers at the club now they have completed the course”

“Attending the Level 1 Course gave me confidence to manage injuries at my club, learning off the experts was great, thank you “

“The education sessions offered are brilliant. Thank you! …You’re doing a great service!”

Level 1 Sports Trainer Course

Sports Trainers assisting a player

Level 2 Sports Trainer Course

Sports Trainers assisting a player

Clubs & Community Education

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