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

The trainer's mixture of subtle black country humour, relaxed persona, positive non-verbal communication and technically accurate information, enhanced with his personal experiences, made this man both a pleasure to listen to and learn from.
Emma, Leicestershire
Mick & Alex were absolutely brilliant - they made a topic that could have dragged, feel lively and fun. The trainers were so friendly & entertaining, I definitely think I've learned a lot and I'll remember it if I needed it !
First Aid at Work course
Nichola Clark, Leicestershire
Just attended an excellent first aid course in Braunstone, Leicester! Carol and Nigel were brilliant teachers! Best course I've been on for first aid! Well done guys
First Aid at Work course
Emma, Leicestershire
Mick and Alex were absolutely brilliant, they made a topic that could have dragged feel lively and fun. The trainers were so friendly & entertaining, I definitely think I've learned a lot and I'll remember it if I need it !
First Aid at Work course
T.Lambert - Foster Carer, Solihull
I felt that this course was very informative and delivered in a friendly and reassuring atmosphere by a very knowledgeable trainer. I would recommend this course and trainer as essential to all foster carers. Information obtained will prove invaluable when dealing with any potential future emergency situations. I would like to thank Tom for the experience
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Liz Earle - Director, Partners In Pregnancy, Leicestershire
Thank you for sharing your expertise at the Your Pregnancy, Your Baby Show & Exhibition. I have received some lovely comments regarding your workshops and advice. Both the delegates and I feel they will be exceedingly helpful to those participants who are embarking on their journey as a Parent. We appreciate your thoughtfulness in crafting the presentation and thoroughness in delivering helpful advice....Thank you again for helping to create the next generation of Parents.
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Josephine, Oldbury
The most positive aspect of the course was the clarity on the food management system.
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Maxine Clements,
Great First Aid course, made even better by the fabulous Lisa's bubbly personality would highly recommend her!!!!
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Claire, Loughborough
Trainer made the subjects easy to follow and explained things very well. Brian made everyone feel at ease so doing the practicals was more relaxed and easy to follow. I felt the assessments throughout were thorough but not intimidating.
Level 3 Paediatric First Aid course
Amy, Solihull
Fab delivery, clear & concise with a good mix of practical & theory. Brian was a brilliant trainer and this really helps ease any nerves.
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Sarah Crane,
Fantastic day on the First Response, paediatric first aid course today! Lisa was fabulous. Everyone who participated thoroughly enjoyed it too! We all learnt so much!! Would definitely recommend Once again thank you x
Paediatric First Aid course
Philip Parker,
1st day of my FAW refresher today with Brian who is one of those people that teach, who is professional, challenging and manages to be humorous as well. This makes the whole course memorable and enjoyable. Had the AED and CPR couple of weeks ago from Laura. Same high quality teaching, made memorable.
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Sports Injury First Aid