Safer Sport Overview

SMA-ACT, through its Safer Sport Program, provides education courses on injury prevention and management, with the philosophy of providing a safe environment for all people who engage in sport to maximise participation in sport and physical activity.

The Safer Sport courses are provided with an emphasis on gaining practical skills in injury prevention, good nutrition, injury management and crisis management techniques that can be used in the sporting environment.  Over 1,000 sporting volunteers & 200 fitness trainers undertake accredited courses each year delivered by SMA-ACT. 200 students participate through school based programs and over 3000 students undertake our accredited programs with CIT & UC.

The majority of courses are co-ordinated in conjunction with various sporting associations and clubs, secondary and tertiary educational institutions, and regional sports assemblies, however the courses are open to anyone.

Goals and objectives

The main goal of Safer Sport Program is to increase the general community’s awareness of the prevention, assessment, management and referral of sporting injuries. It is designed to educate people involved in sport and physical activity in the basic principles of first aid and sports medicine.

Courses

The 2012 Safer Sport Program Calendar is now available. Click here to download. Courses can be arranged for any group at a time and venue suitable to you. Call our office to enquire (02) 6247 5115 or send email request to ssp@act.sma.org.au

The courses offered within the Safer Sport Program include the following.

  • CPR – HLTCPR201A
  • Sports First Aid – HLTFA301B Apply First Aid
  • Level 1 Sports Trainer
  • Level 2 Sports Trainer
  • Re accreditation Level 1 and 2 sports trainer
  • Re accreditation CPR & Sports First Aid
  • Advanced Sports Taping
  • Introduction to Sports Massage
  • Spinal Injury Management

Educational short courses:

  • Emergency Asthma Management
  • Dental Injury Management
  • Nutrition for Sport and Exercise
  • Sport Specific Conditioning
  • Concussion & Head Injuries Management
  • Wound Management

Membership and Insurance

Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) is pleased to offer Sports Trainer Membership and an insurance package prepared especially for the working Sports Trainer. SMA has worked tirelessly in the current unpredictable insurance market to secure a new policy and membership package. Click here for more information.

Sports First Aider/Sports Trainer Code of Ethics

It is the primary role of the Sports First Aider/Trainer to apply his/her knowledge and skills to help make sport and recreation safer. Click here to view the full code of ethics.

Partners and Supporters

The Safer Sport Program works with a variety of partner organisations including sports clubs, sports leagues, sponsors, schools, colleges, universities, governing bodies and community groups. For more on Safer Sport Programs partners click HERE.

For more information about the Safer Sport Program or to enquire about becoming a partner please contact our staff on 02 6247 5115.