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.
Why become a Level 1 Sports Trainer?
The Level 1 Sports Trainers Course is designed to provide participants with the basic knowledge and skills of how to prevent and manage sporting injuries both on and off the field. The course is delivered by experienced qualified Workplace Trainers & Assessors who are also experienced Level 2 Sports Trainers. Sports medicine professionals (Doctors and Physiotherapists) also present key components of the course.
The course covers the following topics:
| 1. Basic Anatomy |
6. Medical Conditions |
| 2. Injury Prevention and Injury Management |
7. Drugs in Sport |
| 3. Wound Management |
8. Sports Nutrition |
| 4. Common Sporting Injuries |
9. Environmental Illnesses |
| 5. Basic Taping |
10. Transport of the Injured Athlete |
The Level 1 Sports Trainers Course consists of one face to face day plus an online component which needs to be completed prior to the course date.
On successful completion of a SA Sports Medicine Association (SASMA) Course Accreditation lasts for 3 years. Course candidates will be eligible to apply for Sports Trainer Membership and insurance through SA Sports Medicine Association. Benefits of attending a SA Sports Medicine Association Sports Trainer.
Endorsements:
The AFL acknowledges SA Sports Medicine Association’s long term and on-going and commitment to quality sports trainer education. SA Sports Medicine Association is an AFL approved provider of Level 1 & Level 2 Sports Trainers and Emergency Response Coordinators courses. Graduates of these courses will be entitled to recognition by the AFL as having obtained the necessary skills to provide trainer services at the relevant level of the qualification to Australian Football games and training sessions.
A current Provide First Aid (HLTAID003) & CPR certificate is required to receive SASMA Accreditation.
Club Registrations
For clubs wishing to register participants in any of the courses below please register online using credit card details or complete the
Club Registration Form
Once filled in the Club Registration Form becomes a Tax Invoice. Payment must be sent in with the Club Registration Form (e.g. cheque or credit card details filled in on the form) or with a copy of receipt of Direct Debit payment.
Courses and COVID-19 Update - Interim Solutions
Due to Government advice in regards to reducing the transmission of COVID-19 we are restructuring our Level 1 Sports Trainers Courses in the short term. The course structure will now involve:
- An online course including assessment component to be completed first
- A live webcast of theory presentations from the Face to Face day
- A shortened face to face component to complete practical assessments
The dates below for the courses are the date that the live webcast for that group will be held. Face to face components will be scheduled based on Government recommendations and advice. This session will be held in the original course locations.