School Workshops
Sports Medicine Australia workshops for schools combine the latest instructional strategies with up to date sports medicine information. Our workshops are directly linked to the national curriculum, focussing on student centred learning. All of Sports Medicine Australia’s workshops for schools have undergone extensive reformatting to ensure maximum student engagement and curriculum linked content.
Sports Medicine Awareness Course (SMAC)
A practical and informative workshop designed specifically for high school students. This workshop aims to develop awareness of the various skills and techniques for injury prevention and management.
Topics Include:
- Strategies for the prevention of injuries
- Warm Up’s, Stretching and Cool Down’s
- Hydration and Physical Activity
- Injury Assessment
- Immediate Injury Management
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Elastoplast Sports Taping Workshop
This fun and practical workshop focuses on educating students to correctly tape an ankle, thumb and finger in preparation for physical activity. Students will learn how to help athletes prevent prevent minor injuries and return to sport, safely.
Topics Include:
- Ligament injuries
- Ligament injury grading
- Taping of the ankle, thumb and finger
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Return to Play: Rehabilitation of the Injured Athlete (REHAB)
In order to return to play safely after an injury, it is important athletes complete a rehabilitation program. This workshop will teach students rehabilitation methods for common sports injuries, working through interactive and practical case studies.
Topics Include:
- Common sporting injuries
- Components of rehabilitation
- Exercise prescription
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Nutrition Workshops
Sports Nutrition (Secondary School)
A practical and informative workshop designed specifically for high school students. This workshop educates students in the relationship between nutrition and physical activity.
Topics Include:
- Nutritional considerations (Glycemic Index)
- Carbohydrates, Fat and Protein
- Nutritional and energy demands in physical activity
- Pre, during and post event
Click here to book a Sports Nutrition Workshop on-line
Click here to download a Sports Nutrition booking form
Drugs in Sport
This informative workshop is designed specifically for secondary students. Participants will develop an awareness of the effects of drugs and their effects on sporting performance.
Topics Include:
- Effects of social drugs on sporting performance
- Ethics and drugs in sport
- Current cases and issues
Click here to book a Drugs in Sport Workshop on-line
Click here to download a Drugs in Sport booking form
Fueled for Fun
(Primary School)
A fun and interactive workshop specifically designed for primary school students. This workshop educates students in healthy food options to lead a healthy and active lifestyle.
Topics include:
- Healthy Vs Unhealthy
- High energy & low energy foods
- Practical Activities
