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To achieve the Level 1 Sports Trainers Accreditation participants will need to complete 2 components:

1. Online Course component to be completed prior to practical day (sent upon registration)
   
2. 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 17th July 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.

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. 

The SA Sports Medicine Association invites you to join us for the upcoming Professional Education Session: Management of the Runner: Injuries, Performance and the Multidisciplinary Approach, being held this July.

With a range of expert presenters from a variety of disciplines, the workshop with cover running and endurance athletes. With considerations around load management, footwear, medical/physiotherapy management, athlete perspective, high performance, and more.

There will also be opportunities to ask questions and network with the wider medical and allied health community.

DATE: Wednesday 30th July 2025

TIMES: 6:00pm arrival for a 6:30pm start, concluding approx. 8:30pm.

VENUE: Karen Rolton Oval (Park 25), Glover Ave, Adelaide (enter off Glover Ave or Port Road)

COST: Professional Member $25 / Student Member $15 / Non-Member $55 / Non-Member + Become a Member $245

PRESENTERS: 

• Matthew Clarke / Olympian and Podiatrist 
• Dr Karthik Badrinath / Sports and Exercise Physician + SASMA Council Member
• Tom Lancaster / Physiotherapist, Athletics SA
• Erin Colebatch / Sports Dietitian 
• Adam Didyk / High Performance Athletics Coach, Australian Olympic Team
• Max Stevens / The Running Company

There will be Professional Learning Outcomes for all speakers/topics, outlining how these discussions/learnings can be implemented to your relevant disciplines/studies.

To achieve the Level 1 Sports Trainers Accreditation participants will need to complete 2 components:

1. Online Course component to be completed prior to practical day (sent upon registration)
   
2. 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.