The Sports and Activity First Aid course is designed for all clients who have an involvement in sports and recreational activities in both the professional and voluntary sectors. The course can be easily adapted through the inclusion of appropriate outdoor scenarios to meet the needs of the outdoor world.
This course will provide participants with the opportunity to gain fundamental knowledge and skills in order to recognize and manage common injuries sustained in activities and provide immediate non-emergency care
The course covers the content of Emergency First Aid and, as such, the course will meet the recommendations of the Health and Safety Executive for training emergency aid to the appointed person.
This course is mapped to the learning outcomes of the Level 2 Award in Activity First Aid.
Sports coaching staff, team managers, trainers, teachers, leisure staff, activity leaders
25 Candidates
Initial Training: 12 hours
Retraining time: 12 hours
3 years from the date of completion
First Aid International is approved by the Health and Safety Executive approval number:
Great Britain 1397/94 – Northern Ireland 136
Knowledge and skills assessment
• Essential Skills and Reference Guide
• Successful Completion Card
• Emergency Plan & Guidance Card
• Wall Certificate
• Course Evaluation and Statement of Understanding Form
Students will practice the essential skills in small groups and will apply these skills in scenario sessions during the course
Students are assessed throughout the course by instructor observation of the essential skills.