Injuries such as sprains, fractures, cuts and grazes are a common occurrence in sporting activity. That's why created this sports first aid course. It's not only young people that can suffer from a sports injury. Anybody involved in any sport runs the risk of sustaining an injury.
Join us to learn the basic first aid and how to treat common sports injuries. As it covers a variety of injuries, this training is suitable for anyone involved in any sport.
This training course is ideal for anyone involved in any sporting activities. Examples include if you are a sports coach or volunteer. You may also consider this course if you are a PE teacher in school or a personal trainer.
Delegates are assessed by our highly experienced St John Ambulance Cymru trainers in line with current HSE guidelines.
On successful completion of this training, delegates will receive a sports first aid certificate. This certification is valid for three years. After this, you will need to take the course again.
Roles and responsibilities of the sports first aider
Communication and casualty care
Manage an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally.
Unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally. (Adult and Child)
Suspected chest pains
Injuries to bones, muscles, and joints
Suspected head injury
Manage shock
Manage bleeding. Minor/severe
Extremes of Heat and Cold
What goes in a first aid kit for sports
