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 an online Emergency Responder Course, a live Webinar and a 3 hour face to face Practical Assessment Day.
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.
Pre-Requisites
Must be at least 16 years of age to receive SASMA Accreditation.
A current Provide First Aid (HLTAID003 - valid for 3 years) & CPR (HLTAID001 - valid for 12 months) certificate is required to receive SASMA Accreditation.
Course Structure
The course structure will involve:
- An online Emergency Responder Course including assessment component to be completed prior to the Webinar
- A live Webinar
- A three hour face to face component to complete practical assessments
The date of the course that you register for is the date of the live Webinar component. During the registration process you will be asked to select a practical session which you must attend to obtain your accreditation. If you are in a regional location, please select the regional option and you will be notified when a Practical Assessment day is running in your area. The location of regional Practicals will be determined based on the region of those who sign up for the preceding Webinars to ensure minimum numbers are met for the course.
Course Dates - 2021
The confirmed dates for Level 1 Sports Trainer Courses in 2021 are listed below.
Only one course will be available online for registration at a time. Following the conclusion of a webinar, the next course will be opened to accept registrations.
Please note that for completion of the Level 1 Sports Trainer Course you must attend
one Webinar, followed by
one Practical Assessment day.
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29th August |
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17th October |
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During the registration process you will only have the option of registering for the practical that follows directly on from your selected webinar session. We ask that you make every effort to attend this practical, however if this is not possible, you may elect to attend one of the above practical sessions by contacting sportstrainers@sasma.com.au with your preferred practical date.
Allied Health Level 1 Sports Trainers Course
The Allied Health Level 1 Sports Trainers Course is for Allied Health Students and Professionals who have completed a minimum of their first year of a Health or Medical Science based degree. If you are not sure if you qualify for this course, then please contact us at sportstrainers@sasma.com.au
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 and return it to
sportstrainers@sasma.com.au
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. Please note that places in courses are not confirmed until payment has been received.