Sport has its thrills—and its spills. This Sports First Aid course provides the essentials to confidently assess and manage injuries on the pitch, track, or training ground. From fractures and head injuries to cardiovascular emergencies and spinal care, the course follows a systematic structure that makes sports safety more than just a whistle and water bottle.
Each module builds on key decision-making points, starting from preparation and assessment, right through to managing seizures, brain trauma, and thoracic injuries. Whether you're on the sidelines or part of the support team, this training turns chaos into calm with clear, focused response strategies.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the fundamentals of emergency care in sporting settings
- Identify steps for effective injury assessment and response
- Learn airway management and breathing emergency protocols
- Explore handling spine injuries and traumatic brain incidents
- Recognise cardiovascular emergencies and appropriate first aid action
- Manage fractures, seizures, and thoracic injury interventions
Who is this Course For:
- Sports coaches overseeing athlete safety and support
- Fitness instructors present during high-intensity training
- Physical education teachers managing school-based sports activities
- Parents involved in amateur or youth-level sports teams
- Club volunteers seeking structured safety preparation
- Event organisers overseeing competitive sporting environments
- Gym staff responsible for emergency response plans
- Anyone interested in sport-related injury response knowledge
Career Path:
- Sports First Aider – £23,000/year
- Fitness Centre Supervisor – £25,000/year
- PE Instructor (with first aid responsibility) – £28,000/year
- Athletic Trainer Support – £26,500/year
- Sports Club Health Coordinator – £24,500/year
- Emergency Response Assistant (Sport Sector) – £27,000/year
