South Australian Sports Medicine Association

Welcome to the South Australian Sports Medicine Association website.

The SA Sports Medicine Association has been the leading organisation in South Australia dedicated to providing the sport, physical activity and recreation community with expert information, training and advice for over sixty years.

Through our multidisciplinary membership we provide advice on a diverse range of sport and exercise medicine issues. In the areas of prevention, management and education SASMA strives to excel.

Regional Education South Australia

BOOK FOR UPCOMING SPORTS TRAINER COURSES!

Do you live in regional SA? We have partnered with Sport SA to deliver subsidised education across our state, with a focus on the regions. Click below to see our upcoming regional courses which are heavily discounted.

REGIONAL SPORTS TRAINER COURSES

If you would like SASMA to travel to your region to provide Sports Trainer / Community education, please contact us at sportstrainers@sasma.com.au or call us on 8234 6369


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Event Id	Event Name	Event Start Date	Event Start Time	Event End Time	Event Venue	Booking URL	Public Booking Form Header


1902	Level 1 Sports Trainers Course / SCHOOL STUDENTS / APRIL	Monday April 13 2026	09:30	16:30	SA Sports Institute	Register Now	Kickstart your journey into sport, medicine, or allied health with our School Holiday Level 1 Sports Trainer course for Year 10–12 students. Gain hands-on sports injury management skills, you can opt in to earn up to 10 SACE credits and build real-world experience while exploring future career pathways. To achieve the Level 1 Sports Trainers Accreditation participants will need to complete the following components: Online Course component to be completed prior to practical day (sent upon registration) Complete full day practical assessment session in person Provide a copy of First Aid (HLTAID011) certificate & CPR (HLTAID009) certificate * Participants are eligible to attend the Level 1 Sports Trainer course without current First Aid or CPR certification; however, they will not be recognised as an Accredited Sports Trainer until all requirements are met. This allows participants to complete the course while finalising their First Aid and CPR, but they cannot act as an Accredited Sports Trainer until accreditation is issued. DATE: Monday 13th April 2026 (School Holidays) TIMES: 9:30am - 4:30pm (approx) VENUE: NEW SASI Complex, 145B Railway Terrace, Mile End TICKETS: STUDENT - $180.00 The Level 1 Sports Trainer assists athletes in the prevention of injuries and provides initial sports injury management. Level 1 Sports Trainers work at sporting clubs, school sports days, national and international events. You will cover the following topics: · Introduction to being a Sports Trainer · Functional Anatomy and Injury Management · Injury Prevention · Medical Conditions · Trunk Injuries · Concussion · Head and Spinal Injuries · Wound Management for Sport · Moving the Injured Athlete · Ankle, Thumb and Finger Taping · Upper Limb and Lower Limb Injuries On successful completion of a SASMA Sports Trainers course? A National Accreditation lasts for 3 years and is issued on successful completion of the course. On Successful completion of the SASMA Sports Trainers courses candidates become a SASMA Sports Trainer Member, opening up a range of benefits, including discounted events and courses, including the annual Conference, paid opportunities, mentoring, and more.
1897	Level 1 Sports Trainers Course / APRIL 19	Sunday April 19 2026	09:30	16:30	SA Sports Institute	Register Now	To achieve the Level 1 Sports Trainers Accreditation participants will need to complete the following components: Online Course component to be completed prior to practical day (sent upon registration) Complete full day practical assessment session in person Provide a copy of First Aid (HLTAID011) certificate & CPR (HLTAID009) certificate * Participants are eligible to attend the Level 1 Sports Trainer course without current First Aid or CPR certification; however, they will not be recognised as an Accredited Sports Trainer until all requirements are met. This allows participants to complete the course while finalising their First Aid and CPR, but they cannot act as an Accredited Sports Trainer until accreditation is issued. DATE: Sunday 19th April 2026 TIMES: 9:30am - 4:30pm (approx) VENUE: SASI Complex, 145B Railway Terrace, Mile End TICKETS: Standard - $299.00 The Level 1 Sports Trainer assists athletes in the prevention of injuries and provides initial sports injury management. Level 1 Sports Trainers work at sporting clubs, school sports days, national and international events. You will cover the following topics: · Introduction to being a Sports Trainer · Functional Anatomy and Injury Management · Injury Prevention · Medical Conditions · Trunk Injuries · Concussion · Head and Spinal Injuries · Wound Management for Sport · Moving the Injured Athlete · Ankle, Thumb and Finger Taping · Upper Limb and Lower Limb Injuries On successful completion of a SASMA Sports Trainers course? A National Accreditation lasts for 3 years and is issued on successful completion of the course. On Successful completion of the SASMA Sports Trainers courses candidates become a SASMA Sports Trainer Member, opening up a range of benefits, including discounted events and courses, including the annual Conference, paid opportunities, mentoring, and more. AUTHORITY TO USE IMAGES I authorise SA Sports Medicine Association (SASMA) to use any film footage, photographic images or sound recording produced in any format taken or recorded of me by SASMA for the purposes of promotion on the SASMA website (www.sasma.com.au), SASMA Facebook and/or Twitter pages and other promotional material for future courses and/or conferences.
1912	University Students / Level 1 Sports Trainers Course	Tuesday April 21 2026	09:30	16:30	SA Sports Institute	Register Now	This course is recommended for those studying medicine, allied health, sprots science, human movement or similar disciplines. To achieve the Level 1 Sports Trainers Accreditation participants will need to complete the following components: Online Course component to be completed prior to practical day (sent upon registration) Complete full day practical assessment session in person Provide a copy of First Aid (HLTAID011) certificate & CPR (HLTAID009) certificate * Participants are eligible to attend the Level 1 Sports Trainer course without current First Aid or CPR certification; however, they will not be recognised as an Accredited Sports Trainer until all requirements are met. This allows participants to complete the course while finalising their First Aid and CPR, but they cannot act as an Accredited Sports Trainer until accreditation is issued. DATE: Tuesday, 21st April, 2026 TIMES: 9:30am - 4:30pm (approx.) VENUE: SA Sports Institute Complex, 145B Railway Terrace, Mile End - (Adelaide Uni Rooms - Level 2) TICKETS: Student Ticket + Student Membership - $199.00 The Level 1 Sports Trainer assists athletes in the prevention of injuries and provides initial sports injury management. Level 1 Sports Trainers work at sporting clubs, school sports days, national and international events. You will cover the following topics: · Introduction to being a Sports Trainer · Functional Anatomy and Injury Management · Injury Prevention · Medical Conditions · Trunk Injuries · Concussion · Head and Spinal Injuries · Wound Management for Sport · Moving the Injured Athlete · Ankle, Thumb and Finger Taping · Upper Limb and Lower Limb Injuries On successful completion of a SASMA Sports Trainers course? A National Accreditation lasts for 3 years and is issued on successful completion of the course. On Successful completion of the SASMA Sports Trainers courses candidates become a SASMA Sports Trainer Member, opening up a range of benefits, including discounted events and courses, including the annual Conference, paid opportunities, mentoring, and more.
1898	Level 2 Sports Trainers Course / MAY 03 (one-day)	Sunday May 3 2026	09:30	16:00	SA Sports Institute	Register Now	Date: Sunday 3rd May (one day) Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm (approx) Venue: SA Sports Institute Complex, 145B Railway Tce, Mile End SA Cost: $399.00 To finalise your Level 2 Sports Trainers Accreditation Trainers must complete the following: Declaration of hours (minimum 50 hours as a Level 1 Sports Trainer) - attached. Hold (or obtain) a current First Aid and CPR Certificate. Complete the following Sport Integrity Australia Online Modules - click here. Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport PBTR Harassment and Discrimination Asthma First Aid for Schools/Sport - click here. Complete the Level 2 Course - Online Component - sent on registration. Attend all components of the practical day.
1899	Level 1 Sports Trainers Course / MAY 24	Sunday May 24 2026	09:30	16:30	SA Sports Institute	Register Now	To achieve the Level 1 Sports Trainers Accreditation participants will need to complete the following components: Online Course component to be completed prior to practical day (sent upon registration) Complete full day practical assessment session in person Provide a copy of First Aid (HLTAID011) certificate & CPR (HLTAID009) certificate * Participants are eligible to attend the Level 1 Sports Trainer course without current First Aid or CPR certification; however, they will not be recognised as an Accredited Sports Trainer until all requirements are met. This allows participants to complete the course while finalising their First Aid and CPR, but they cannot act as an Accredited Sports Trainer until accreditation is issued. DATE: Sunday 24th May 2026 TIMES: 9:30am - 4:30pm (approx) VENUE: SASI Complex, 145B Railway Terrace, Mile End TICKETS: Standard - $299.00 The Level 1 Sports Trainer assists athletes in the prevention of injuries and provides initial sports injury management. Level 1 Sports Trainers work at sporting clubs, school sports days, national and international events. You will cover the following topics: · Introduction to being a Sports Trainer · Functional Anatomy and Injury Management · Injury Prevention · Medical Conditions · Trunk Injuries · Concussion · Head and Spinal Injuries · Wound Management for Sport · Moving the Injured Athlete · Ankle, Thumb and Finger Taping · Upper Limb and Lower Limb Injuries On successful completion of a SASMA Sports Trainers course? A National Accreditation lasts for 3 years and is issued on successful completion of the course. On Successful completion of the SASMA Sports Trainers courses candidates become a SASMA Sports Trainer Member, opening up a range of benefits, including discounted events and courses, including the annual Conference, paid opportunities, mentoring, and more. AUTHORITY TO USE IMAGES I authorise SA Sports Medicine Association (SASMA) to use any film footage, photographic images or sound recording produced in any format taken or recorded of me by SASMA for the purposes of promotion on the SASMA website (www.sasma.com.au), SASMA Facebook and/or Twitter pages and other promotional material for future courses and/or conferences.
1921	Level 1 Sports Trainers Course / LOBETHAL / 24 MAY	Sunday May 24 2026	09:30	16:30	Lobethal Football Club	Register Now	To achieve the Level 1 Sports Trainers Accreditation participants will need to complete the following components: Online Course component to be completed prior to practical day (sent upon registration) Complete full day practical assessment session in person Provide a copy of First Aid (HLTAID011) certificate & CPR (HLTAID009) certificate * Participants are eligible to attend the Level 1 Sports Trainer course without current First Aid or CPR certification; however, they will not be recognised as an Accredited Sports Trainer until all requirements are met. This allows participants to complete the course while finalising their First Aid and CPR, but they cannot act as an Accredited Sports Trainer until accreditation is issued. DATE: Sunday 24th May, 2026 TIMES: 9:30am - 4:30pm (approx) VENUE: Lobethal Football Club, 15 Onkaparinga St, Lobethal, 5241 TICKETS: Standard - $299.00 Light lunch, tea and coffee provided The Level 1 Sports Trainer assists athletes in the prevention of injuries and provides initial sports injury management. Level 1 Sports Trainers work at sporting clubs, school sports days, national and international events. You will cover the following topics: · Introduction to being a Sports Trainer · Functional Anatomy and Injury Management · Injury Prevention · Medical Conditions · Trunk Injuries · Concussion · Head and Spinal Injuries · Wound Management for Sport · Moving the Injured Athlete · Ankle, Thumb and Finger Taping · Upper Limb and Lower Limb Injuries On successful completion of a SASMA Sports Trainers course? A National Accreditation lasts for 3 years and is issued on successful completion of the course. On Successful completion of the SASMA Sports Trainers courses candidates become a SASMA Sports Trainer Member, opening up a range of benefits, including discounted events and courses, including the annual Conference, paid opportunities, mentoring, and more. AUTHORITY TO USE IMAGES I authorise SA Sports Medicine Association (SASMA) to use any film footage, photographic images or sound recording produced in any format taken or recorded of me by SASMA for the purposes of promotion on the SASMA website (www.sasma.com.au), SASMA Facebook and/or Twitter pages and other promotional material for future courses and/or conferences.