Level 1 Sports Trainer - Allied Health
Provided by Sports Medicine Australia
Relevant for: PhysiotherapyOccupational TherapyExercise PhysiologyChiropracticOsteopathyPodiatry
About this course
An introductory course for allied health students and professionals covering fundamental sports trainer knowledge and practical skills such as injury assessment and management, sports taping, concussion care, and safe transport of injured athletes. It combines pre-course online learning with an eight-hour face-to-face session and requires recent first aid and CPR plus evidence of allied health study or qualification. Successful completion yields SMA Level 1 Sports Trainer accreditation valid for three years.
Topics: sports medicineinjury managementconcussionsports tapingnutrition and hydrationdrugs in sport
Techniques: tapinginjured athlete transportpractical assessmentonline preparation