Introduction to Sports Taping

Course Outline

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

Course Prerequisites

Nil.

Certificates

Upon completion of this training, students will receive a Certificate of 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

This course is delivered over 2 hours and involved a 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) & associated materials

Policies

Please read and be familiar with all our training policies.

Introduction to Sports Taping Courses