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Level 1 Sports Trainer – NSW
Saturday, 28 Jul 2012 Sports House
The Level 1 Sports Trainers course is designed to introduce participants of the basic knowledge and skills required by a Sports Trainer. These skills include the management of specific sporting injuries, sports taping and transporting an injured athlete. This course educates prospective sports trainers, teachers, coaches, administrators and parents on the basic principles of sports medicine.
Entry into the Level 1 Sports Trainers course requires a current SMA Sports First Aid Certificate and/or Apply First Aid certificate from a reputable First Aid Provider.
The Level 1 Sports Trainers course involves 16 hours of theoretical and practical sessions in topics such as:
- Management of specific sporting injuries
- Warm up, stretching and cool down
- Common medical conditions
- Common Sporting Illnesses and Injuries
- Nutrition
- Sports Taping
The accredited Level 1 Sports Trainer is a competent, trained person who can help athletes prevent injuries and ensure that the correct immediate assessment and management procedures for sporting injuries are used. On successful completion of the course, the Level 1 Sports Trainer will receive a three year National Accreditation and a Certificate and Identification Card.
To download the registration form click here.

