2010 Level 1 Sports Trainers Courses
# 51008 16th & 17th October 2010 Woodville West Torrens
#51009 23rd & 24th October 2010 West Whyalla Football Club, Whyalla
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Sports Medicine Australia is Australia’s peak national umbrella body for sports medicine and sports science, and is widely acknowledged overseas as the world’s leading multi-disciplinary sports medicine body.
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.
The course is 16 hours in duration and covers the following topics:
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The Sports Trainer in Action
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Medical Conditions
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Introduction to Anatomy
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Trunk Injuries
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Injury Prevention
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Head and Spine Injuries
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Injury Management
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Environmental Injuries
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Upper and Lower Limb Injuries
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Wound Management for sport
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Nutrition
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Drugs in Spo
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Ankle, Finger & Thumb Taping
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Moving the Injured athlete
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The course is competency based, with both practical and theoretical assessments. The Sports Medicine for Sports Trainers
manual, workbook and interactive CD are included in the cost of the course.
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Benefits of completing a SMA Sports Trainers course
Benefits of attending the Sports Medicine Australia SA Branch (SMA-SA) Level 1 Sports Trainers course are:
- Delivered to competency based outcomes
- Delivered by experienced qualified Workplace Trainers & Assessors who are also experienced Level 2 Sports Trainers
- Sports medicine professionals (Doctors and Physiotherapists) present key components of the course
- Child Safe environments are addressed
Course prerequisites: Current CPR certificate. Can be completed prior to or after the course however accreditation will not be granted until evidence of current CPR has been received.
On completion of a SMA Sports Trainers course
SMA National Accreditation lasts for 3 years and is issued on successful completion of the course.
Course Fees
- Full Fee (Incl GST) $330.00
- National Pharmacies Member (Incl GST) $264.00(Supply Membership # to receive Discount)
On Line Payment Options
"Pay by Credit Card" - you will receive a Tax Invoice / Receipt by return email. If your club is paying for the course the receipt can be used to obtain a refund immediately.
Please note: We do not accept AMEX or Diner credit cards.
Sports Medicine Australia SA Branch is:
- a multidisciplinary organisation inclusive of all medical and allied professionals with an interest in sport and recreation
- a non-profit health and safety promotion organisation
- a community education and industry service provider
The safe participation of Australians in sport and healthy physical activity at all stages of life is the primary concern forall involved with Sports Medicine Australia.
Terms & Conditions can be found here.
