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.

Media Release: CONCUSSION IN SPORT – EVIDENCE ON HEADGEAR – FACT CHECK
The South Australian Sports Medicine Association (SASMA) is funded by the South Australian Government to deliver the Community Concussion education programs across the State, based on evidence and expert advice.

Concussion and the role of headgear has been a topic of significant global interest and we understand the desire to find safety measures to support safe participation in sport and activity. At the moment there is no conclusive evidence to support the use of headgear to prevent concussion.

Full Media Release here: Concussion_headgear_FACTS_SASMA_August 2025.pdf

SASMA strongly encourages ongoing concussion prevention and management research, including research into headwear development. When the significant volume of well-designed peer reviewed medical research into concussion reaches an internationally accepted consensus, we look forward to sharing the findings and promoting an evidence-based strategy for concussion prevention and safe participation in all sports.

It is important individuals and families playing sport within SA are aware of the facts.

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Regional Education South Australia

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. In the coming months, we are visiting the South East, the Riverland, Roxby Downs and Whyalla. Click here to see our upcoming regional courses which are heavily discounted - SASMA and Sport SA Partnership.

See upcoming events below for our community courses such as Sideline Help, Concussion and Taping.

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


1873	University Students / Level 1 Sports Trainers Course	Tuesday September 23 2025	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) Hold (or obtain) a current First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009) Certificate - uploaded to SASMA profile Complete full day practical assessment session in person DATE: Tuesday 23rd September 2025 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.
1874	A Practical Approach to Lower Limb Injuries / ONLINE	Wednesday September 24 2025	18:30	20:00	Online Workshop	Register Now	Calling all Sports Trainers to join us on September 24th for an ONLINE WORKSHOP, covering a range of lower limb injuries. The session will outline injury prevention, injury management as well as rehab, with the opportunity for attendees to ask questions of our exert presenters. Please note, this booking is for the ONLINE WORKSHOP on September 24 only, to book for the taping workshop on October 8 - click here . DATE: Wednesday 24th September 2025 WHERE: ONLINE via Zoom - access link will be sent the week of the event. TIMES: 6:30pm - 8:30pm approx. Please note exact times may differ slightly. COST: FREE for current SASMA Members / $30.00 for Non-Members. PRESENTER: Liam Nottle / APA Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist.
1881	A Practical Approach to Lower Limb Injuries / TAPING WORKSHOP	Wednesday October 8 2025	18:30	20:30	SASMA / SASI Complex	Register Now	Calling all Sports Trainers to join us on October 8 for a PRACTICAL TAPING WORKSHOP, covering a range of lower limb injuries. This practical workshop follows on from the online education session on September 24. Apply the knowledge obtained online to a practical hands-on approach to lower limb injuries. The workshop will include a variety of lower limb taping techniques, with the opportunity to ask questions of our expert presenters, as well as networking with fellow Sports Trainers. Please note, this booking is for the TAPING WORKSHOP on October 8 only, to book for the online session on September 24 - click here. DATE: Wednesday 8th October 2025 WHERE: SA Sports Institute, 145B Railway Tce, Mile End SA TIMES: 6:30pm - 8:30pm approx. Please note exact times may differ slightly. COST: SASMA Members $35.00 / Non-Members $60.00 PRESENTER: Liam Nottle / APA Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist.
1876	Level 1 Sports Trainers Course / SCHOOL STUDENTS	Thursday October 9 2025	09:30	16:30	SA Sports Institute	Register Now	To achieve the Level 1 Sports Trainers Accreditation participants will need to complete 2 components: Online Course component to be completed prior to practical day (sent upon registration) Complete full day practical assessment session in person You must complete all components to become an Accredited Sports Trainer plus provide evidence of current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011 - valid for 3 years) & CPR (HLTAID009- valid for 12 months) certificates. DATE: Thursday 9th October 2025 (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.
1868	Level 1 Sports Trainers Course / OCTOBER	Sunday October 19 2025	09:30	16:30	SA Sports Institute	Register Now	To achieve the Level 1 Sports Trainers Accreditation participants will need to complete 2 components: Online Course component to be completed prior to practical day (sent upon registration) Complete full day practical assessment session in person You must complete all components to become an Accredited Sports Trainer plus provide evidence of current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011 - valid for 3 years) & CPR (HLTAID009- valid for 12 months) certificates. DATE: Sunday 19th October 2025 TIMES: 9:30am - 4:30pm (approx) VENUE: NEW 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.
1882	Level 2 Sports Trainers Course / NOVEMBER (one-day)	Sunday November 2 2025	09:30	16:00	SASMA / SASI Complex	Register Now	Date: Sunday November 2nd (one day) Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm (approx) Venue: SA Sports Institute Complex, 145B Railway Tce, Mile End SA Cost: $375.00 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.