Description
Level 1 Sports Trainer Course – May 17, 2026
Step confidently into the frontline of community and competitive sport.
The Level 1 Sports Trainer Course is the nationally recognised entry point into sports injury prevention and sideline care. Designed for club volunteers, teachers, coaches, parents, and those seeking paid sports trainer roles, this course equips you with the practical skills and clinical confidence to manage injuries, respond to emergencies, and support athlete safety across school, club, and event environments.
Participants complete an online learning component prior to a full-day, hands-on practical assessment delivered by expert sports medicine educators at the SASI Complex. This blended format ensures you arrive prepared and leave capable.
You will learn to:
- Recognise and manage common sporting injuries
- Provide immediate and appropriate sideline care
- Implement injury prevention strategies
- Manage concussion, head and spinal injuries
- Perform wound management and safe athlete handling
- Apply ankle, thumb and finger taping techniques
- Understand medical conditions relevant to sport
Course Details
Date: Sunday 17 May 2026
Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Venue: SASI Complex, 145B Railway Terrace, Mile End
Investment: $299
To become accredited, participants must complete both course components and hold current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009) certification.
Accreditation & Membership
Successful participants receive a nationally recognised Level 1 Sports Trainer Accreditation (valid for three years) and become a SASMA Sports Trainer Member. Membership provides access to paid opportunities, mentoring, discounted professional development, and exclusive events including the annual SASMA Conference.
Make a difference on the sideline - gain skills that matter, confidence that carries, and accreditation that opens doors.
Check out our website for a full list of events and education opportunities - www.sasma.com.au
