Level 1
Sports Trainer
Become a Sports Trainer Associate
We encourage all working Sports Trainers to become a SMA Sports Trainer Associate or SMA Member. Both packages include our exclusive Sports Trainer insurance which includes personal accident cover, public liability, products liability, and professional indemnity cover where activity is requested of and sanctioned by SMA, plus numerous other benefits that support you in your work – from community level right through to elite sport.
These packages are only available to accredited SMA sports trainers (either Level 1 Sports Trainer and/or Level 2 Sports Trainer).
Take advantage of a 20% discount on your Sport Trainer Associate package ($120 instead of $150) when purchasing an already discounted “course plus membership bundle” at the point of registration to any of SMA’s Sports Trainer or Sports Trainer Reaccreditation Courses on offer. Once the bundle is purchased, membership discount will be applied to all future Sports Trainer or Sports Trainer Reaccreditation Course registrations. Find out more about the benefits of being a Sports Trainer Associate here.
Certificates
Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive a Sports Medicine Australia Level 1 Sports Trainer accreditation (valid for 3 years).
Entry
To enrol, students must be a minimum of 16 years of age. Children under 16 may be accepted on a case-by-case basis upon application to the local SMA office (in the state where the course is to be held). This ensures the student has the necessary skills to undertake the training and assessment requirements.
Delivery Mode/Duration
This course is delivered through a combination of pre-course online learning and 8 hours of training. All online learning must be successfully completed prior to the face-to-face learning.
Failure to complete the online learning prior to attendance places a student at a significant disadvantage. By not completing all online learning students may struggle to complete both the final theory assessment and practical assessments to the level required for an outcome of competent.
Any student who does not successfully complete the online learning prior to the training does so at their own risk. If a student has not completed the online learning and fails to achieve an outcome of satisfactory for two or more practical assessments or the final theory assessment, the student will be deemed not yet competent and will be required to attend an additional face to face training session. This will incur additional course fees.
Students will receive instructions on how to access their online learning upon registration.
Any student having difficulty completing the online learning is encouraged to contact SMA for additional support and resources.
Assessment
Students will be assessed as follows:
- Lecturer observation and practical scenario assessment
- Taping of the ankle, thumb and finger
- Online assessment
Course Resources
Students are provided with the following course resources:
- Online learning modules
- Sports tape and associated materials
- Various stretchers
Policies
Please read and be familiar with all our training policies.
Upcoming Workshops
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Spaces | Cost | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 26 September 2026 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Australian College of Physical Education, Sydney Olympic Park NSW | 19 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 26 September 2026 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Sage Hotel Wollongong, Wollongong NSW | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 3 October 2026 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Sports House, Sydney Olympic Park NSW | 18 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 17 October 2026 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Taree Old Bar Surf Life Saving Club, Old Bar NSW | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 25 October 2026 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Sage Hotel Wollongong, Wollongong NSW | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 1 November 2026 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Sports House, Sydney Olympic Park NSW | 22 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 28 November 2026 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Wagga Wagga RSL Club | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 28 November 2026 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Sage Hotel Wollongong, Wollongong NSW | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 28 November 2026 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Taree Old Bar Surf Life Saving Club, Old Bar NSW | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 5 December 2026 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Sports House, Sydney Olympic Park NSW | 22 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 6 December 2026 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Mercure Hotel, Newcastle NSW | 22 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 19 December 2026 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Sage Hotel Wollongong, Wollongong NSW | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 20 December 2026 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Sports House, Sydney Olympic Park NSW | 22 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 9 January 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Australian College of Physical Education, Sydney Olympic Park NSW | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 16 January 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Australian College of Physical Education, Sydney Olympic Park NSW | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 23 January 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Australian College of Physical Education, Sydney Olympic Park NSW | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 23 January 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Sage Hotel Wollongong, Wollongong NSW | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 30 January 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Wagga Wagga RSL Club | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 30 January 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Taree Old Bar Surf Life Saving Club, Old Bar NSW | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 6 February 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Mercure Hotel, Newcastle NSW | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 6 February 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Australian College of Physical Education, Sydney Olympic Park NSW | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 13 February 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Australian College of Physical Education, Sydney Olympic Park NSW | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 20 February 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Taree Old Bar Surf Life Saving Club, Old Bar NSW | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 21 February 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Australian College of Physical Education, Sydney Olympic Park NSW | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 21 February 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Sage Hotel Wollongong, Wollongong NSW | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 27 February 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Wagga Wagga RSL Club | 22 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 7 March 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Australian College of Physical Education, Sydney Olympic Park NSW | 22 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 7 March 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Mercure Hotel, Newcastle NSW | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 20 March 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Australian College of Physical Education, Sydney Olympic Park NSW | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 20 March 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Sage Hotel Wollongong, Wollongong NSW | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 28 March 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Wagga Wagga RSL Club | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 3 April 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Mercure Hotel, Newcastle NSW | 23 | $299.00 |
Upcoming Workshops
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Spaces | Cost | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 26 September 2026 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | State Netball and Hockey Centre, Parkville VIC | 17 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 3 October 2026 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | State Netball and Hockey Centre, Parkville VIC | 20 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 1 November 2026 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | State Netball and Hockey Centre, Parkville VIC | 22 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 5 December 2026 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | State Netball and Hockey Centre, Parkville VIC | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 20 December 2026 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | State Netball and Hockey Centre, Parkville VIC | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 9 January 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | State Netball and Hockey Centre, Parkville VIC | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 16 January 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | State Netball and Hockey Centre, Parkville VIC | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 23 January 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | State Netball and Hockey Centre, Parkville VIC | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 6 February 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | State Netball and Hockey Centre, Parkville VIC | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 13 February 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | State Netball and Hockey Centre, Parkville VIC | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 21 February 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | State Netball and Hockey Centre, Parkville VIC | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 7 March 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | State Netball and Hockey Centre, Parkville VIC | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 20 March 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | State Netball and Hockey Centre, Parkville VIC | 23 | $299.00 |
Upcoming Workshops
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Spaces | Cost | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 3 October 2026 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Sports House, Milton QLD | 20 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 1 November 2026 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Sports House, Milton QLD | 21 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 5 December 2026 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Sports House, Milton QLD | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 20 December 2026 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Sports House, Milton QLD | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 9 January 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Sports House, Milton QLD | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 23 January 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Sports House, Milton QLD | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 6 February 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Sports House, Milton QLD | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 21 February 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Riverside Hotel Southbank, South Brisbane QLD | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 28 February 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Sports House, Milton QLD | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 7 March 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Sports House, Milton QLD | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 20 March 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Riverside Hotel Southbank, South Brisbane QLD | 23 | $299.00 |
Upcoming Workshops
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Spaces | Cost | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 3 October 2026 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | WA Sports Performance, Willetton WA | 21 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 1 November 2026 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | WA Sports Performance, Willetton WA | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 5 December 2026 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | WA Sports Performance, Willetton WA | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 20 December 2026 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | WA Sports Performance, Willetton WA | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 9 January 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | WA Sports Performance, Willetton WA | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 23 January 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | WA Sports Performance, Willetton WA | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 6 February 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | WA Sports Performance, Willetton WA | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 7 March 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | WA Sports Performance, Willetton WA | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 20 March 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | WA Sports Performance, Willetton WA | 23 | $299.00 |
Upcoming Workshops
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Spaces | Cost | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 3 October 2026 | 09:30 am - 05:30 pm | Eastlake Gungahlin, Gungahlin ACT | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 1 November 2026 | 09:30 am - 05:30 pm | Eastlake Gungahlin, Gungahlin ACT | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 5 December 2026 | 09:30 am - 05:30 pm | Eastlake Football Club, Griffith ACT | 22 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 20 December 2026 | 09:30 am - 05:30 pm | Eastlake Gungahlin, Gungahlin ACT | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 9 January 2027 | 09:30 am - 05:30 pm | Eastlake Gungahlin, Gungahlin ACT | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 23 January 2027 | 09:30 am - 05:30 pm | Eastlake Football Club, Griffith ACT | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 6 February 2027 | 09:30 am - 05:30 pm | Eastlake Gungahlin, Gungahlin ACT | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 7 March 2027 | 09:30 am - 05:30 pm | Eastlake Gungahlin, Gungahlin ACT | 23 | $299.00 |
Upcoming Workshops
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Spaces | Cost | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 19 September 2026 | 08:00 am - 04:00 pm | St John Ambulance Training Centre, Alice Springs NT | 22 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 19 September 2026 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | SkyRing Rugby Park, Marrara NT | 10 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 18 October 2026 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | SkyRing Rugby Park, Marrara NT | 23 | $299.00 |
Upcoming Workshops
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Spaces | Cost | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 18 October 2026 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | North Hobart FC Clubrooms, Hobart TAS | 21 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 24 October 2026 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | St Patrick's Football Club, Prospect TAS | 21 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 31 October 2026 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Ulverstone Football Clubrooms, Ulverstone TAS | 22 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 21 November 2026 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | St Patrick's Football Club, Prospect TAS | 22 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 19 December 2026 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | St Patrick's Football Club, Prospect TAS | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 16 January 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Ulverstone Football Clubrooms, Ulverstone TAS | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 16 January 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | St Patrick's Football Club, Prospect TAS | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 17 January 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | North Hobart FC Clubrooms, Hobart TAS | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 6 February 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Ulverstone Football Clubrooms, Ulverstone TAS | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 14 February 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | North Hobart FC Clubrooms, Hobart TAS | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 14 February 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | St Patrick's Football Club, Prospect TAS | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 13 March 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | North Hobart FC Clubrooms, Hobart TAS | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 21 March 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Ulverstone Football Clubrooms, Ulverstone TAS | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 21 March 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | St Patrick's Football Club, Prospect TAS | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 3 April 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | North Hobart FC Clubrooms, Hobart TAS | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 10 April 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Ulverstone Football Clubrooms, Ulverstone TAS | 22 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 17 April 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | St Patrick's Football Club, Prospect TAS | 23 | $299.00 |
Upcoming Workshops
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Spaces | Cost | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 17 October 2026 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Mawson Lakes Hotel & Function Centre, Mawson Lakes SA | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 15 November 2026 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Mawson Lakes Hotel & Function Centre, Mawson Lakes SA | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 5 December 2026 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Mawson Lakes Hotel & Function Centre, Mawson Lakes SA | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 9 January 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Mawson Lakes Hotel & Function Centre, Mawson Lakes SA | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 6 February 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Mawson Lakes Hotel & Function Centre, Mawson Lakes SA | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 7 March 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Mawson Lakes Hotel & Function Centre, Mawson Lakes SA | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 3 April 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Mawson Lakes Hotel & Function Centre, Mawson Lakes SA | 23 | $299.00 | |
| Level 1 Sports Trainer | 1 May 2027 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | Mawson Lakes Hotel & Function Centre, Mawson Lakes SA | 23 | $299.00 |