Introduction to Sports Taping

Course Outline

This course offers the beginner technical and practical advice for use when taping athletes. This course covers the introduction to taping techniques for ankle, finger & thumb as well as the principles and application of taping. This is ideal course for players, parents and first aiders who are taping athletes.

Course Pre-Requisites

Nil.

Certificates

Upon completion of this training, students will receive a Statement of Course Attendance.

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 their local SMA state branch (in the state where the course is to be held). This ensures the student has the necessary skills to undertake training and assessment requirements.

Delivery Mode/Duration

Students will be assessed is as follows:

• Combination of theoretical and practical instruction.

Assessment

Students will be assessed as follows:

• Presenter observation and practical assessment

Course Resources

Students are provided with the following course resources:

• Sports tape (as required)

Policies

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