Sports Injury First Aid - Course Overview

This training is designed to help learners respond to medical emergencies during sporting activities, providing immediate care until a qualified first aider or emergency services arrive. It focuses on the most common injuries and incidents that occur in sports and physical activity environments.

Learners gain practical knowledge in identifying medical emergencies and treating typical sports-related injuries across a range of settings, including sports fields, gyms, and outdoor activities. Training covers everything from sprains, strains, and fractures to CPR, managing heart-related incidents, controlling bleeding, and applying bandages, helping participants feel confident to act during critical moments.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is suitable for anyone involved in sport or physical activity, including coaches, teachers, players, parents, and support staff. It is particularly popular with sports clubs and activity groups such as football, rugby, hockey, karate, mountaineering, Zumba, and Keep Fit classes.

Designed to support safe participation in sport, the training provides the required first aid knowledge for those responsible for the wellbeing of others during physical activities. If you need help choosing the right first aid course, speak to one of our team and they’ll be happy to answer any questions.

Contents / Learning Outcomes

In Accordance With Appendix 7 H&S (First Aid) Regulations 1981

Communication and Delegation in an Emergency
The Priorities of Treatment
CPR Adult and Child
Care of the unconscious casualty: Adult and Child
Choking: Adult and Child
Heart Attacks
Shock/Fainting
Control of Bleeding/Bandaging
Recognition & Management of Fractures
Recognition & Management of Sprains & Strains
Recognition & Management of Spinal Injuries
Recognition & Management of Head Injuries

Certification

Upon successful completion, learners will be awarded the FRFA Level 1 Sports Injury First Aid certificate, valid for 3 years.

This certification confirms essential knowledge and practical skills in managing sports-related injuries and responding to emergency situations, supporting safe participation and first aid provision in sporting environments.

Accreditation

Accreditation for this course is provided by First Response First Aid Ltd in accordance with the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. This ensures the training meets recognised standards and is delivered in line with current best practice, giving learners confidence that course content and certification comply with UK first aid requirements.

Facts and Further Information

Course Details

Duration: Half a day (4 hours)
Group Size: Up to 12 Candidates per 1 Trainer/Assessor
Assessment Method: Continuous assessment and Practical Activities
Pre-requisite: None required - open to all levels of experience

Suggested Progression:

Level 2 Emergency First Aid at Work
Level 3 First Aid at Work
Annual Refresher
Requalification training every 3 years

Course Reviews

Marie, Leicestershire school
I just wanted to pass on how much all the staff who attended enjoyed the excellent Defib training yesterday with Rod. We all found it interesting, informative and extremely well taught. Thanks to Rod, we all feel very confident that we would be able to deal with an emergency situation that required either CPR or use of a Defib. Many thanks
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Shirley, Derby
Glenn was a very knowledgeable & competent trainer. He was friendly & explained everything to a level to suit all present. He coped with all the unusual questions & scenarios which we have come across excellently. I would highly recommend him as a trainer for groups of all abilities & feel he should be commended for his hard work.
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David Bessant, Birmingham
Delivered with ease and professionalism, willing to explain in detail any points not felt clear. Good use of stories to home in points to fix in memory. Interaction excellent linked in with each participant. Well Done...Best training in 30 years.
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Margaret, Dorset
I attended the first aid course yesterday and just wanted to say I have worked here for 9 years and this is the best training course I have attended. Practical and Fun.
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Rachael, Leicestershire
I have thoroughly enjoyed the course. Rod is very good at teaching us, he is patient and made it easy to understand. Asking us questions on the spot definitely helps me remember facts. Had a great day would recommend to others. Thank you. Fantastic Teacher
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Jay, Shropshire
100% better than previous Red Cross training. Good Covid measures and updated content regarding Covid. Jay
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Tanya Pearson,
Really enjoyed doing the 3 day course...fab trainers learnt loads it was more in depth than I thought it would be...thank you for making it enjoyable
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Jo Brown, Solihull
Thank you so much for he First Aid course that Sarah ran for us last Wednesday and the Wednesday before. We all really enjoyed ourselves and Sarah was a great "teacher" making the course really informative and useful but not threatening at the same time ! We have all been on courses where you are frightened to get anything wrong but everyone had nothing but praise for Sarah. Please pass on our thanks to her.
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Nichola Stocks,
Completed a 2 day Paediatric First Aid course today. Glenn was a brilliant trainer and despite the serious nature of the course we still had the odd giggle. I now feel confident enough to deal with an emergency situation however I hope I never have to use my newly learnt skills! Thank you Glenn (and of course Bob)
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Thomas, Solihull
An excellent course, very informative & well delivered. Brian was very knowledgeable and had a friendly approach....great dry sense of humour!
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Kerry, Oldbury
Great course! Delivered by a lovely man, down to earth, spoke to us on a level, explained clearly making sure we understood before moving on...Thanks Mick
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Lynda, Warwickshire
This is my 4th first-aid course & best by far. The teaching technique was excellent and it was easy to digest.
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