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

Natalie,
I just wanted to praise Mick for the 2 day first aid refresher course that I attended on 3rd and 4th April 2019. I found that he was a lovely man and teacher and made the course really enjoyable. I have come away feeling that I have learnt something new and gave me the confidence and assistance in order for me to put this into practice in real life. I feel properly trained thanks to Mick and able to cope with anybody that needs first aid. I can't thank Mick enough for what he has taught me.
First Aid Refresher Training
Julia Smerdon, Walsall
Great two days at Calderfields First Aid re-qualification Brian Dennant is an amazing trainer and person. Thank you for making me feel confident in First Aid ???? x
First Aid at Work re-qualification course
Dave,
Well what to say..... Thanks to First Response my training detected a broken wrist my 5 year old daughter had today. The injury happened at school all the teachers/first aiders failed to spot it. The injury happened 3 hours before I collected her no response from anyone at school but I did what I was taught by Brian and spotted the signs did a sweep only took 10 seconds. Poor girl was at school for 3 hrs with a fracture. 10 seconds with me and my training had her in A&E 20 minutes later. Cast on... Thank you for teaching me guys.
First Aid at Work course
Jenny Carter,
Just completed a 3 day course with Mick, fantastic man, made everyone feel at ease great sense of humour, learnt a lot more then I thought when it came to the test would recommend to anyone to do it.
First Aid at Work course
Becky, Leicestershire
I just wanted to say an extra thank you for a really fun and informative first aid course at our school yesterday. It was very refreshing to have a day of training that was fun and active, as well as delivering exactly what was needed. Both the trainers are fantastic at their job and were professional with the right amount of humour to sustain all our interest. Having done many training courses I would say this was one of the best I have attended and as a teacher myself I know it is not often that you get good feedback!
Emergency First Aid
“I want to say a big THANK YOU. Your first aid course saved my grandson's life today, he choked badly and I managed to dislodge the bread from his mouth, after about 12 back slaps. Your courses save lives. I will never moan about doing a first aid course again! THANK YOU!”
Lynda, Warwickshire
This is my 4th first-aid course & best by far. The teaching technique was excellent and it was easy to digest.
Level 3 Paediatric First Aid
Care Company, Walsall
"Following the People Moving and Handling course can you please pass on our feedback as to how much staff enjoyed the course and how helpful it was to them? The trainer was positive and knowledgeable. Thank you!"
People Handling
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
Level 3 Paediatric First Aid course
Peter, Wolverhampton
Just to say the presenters who came last week were very good and all participants enjoyed the courses.
Emergency First Aid at Work course
The First Response (First Aid) trainer started the session and literally within seconds had established a strong, warm, rapport with the delegates.
Karen, Birmingham
What a super person who delivered the course fantastically. It was interesting and learned well.
Level 3 Paediatric First Aid course

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