Schools Program
Schools Program
Information for Head of PE, Sports Coordinators, Leaders of Learning, Students and Parents.
SASMA are pleased to offer a range of short courses in schools across SA. Providing important practical sports injury prevention and management workshops to school students, as well as teachers and parents. These workshops can be integrated into your HPE curriculum, sport specialist program or flexible learning options.
These courses assist students gain valuable practical knowledge and skills to use in their own life / sport, employment opportunities as paid sports trainer and also assist in choosing future career pathways.
COURSES INCLUDE:
SACE APPROVED LEVEL 1 SPORTS TRAINER COURSE
An accredited course for year 10-11-12 students, providing practical skills and knowledge that can be applied at their local sporting cub and everyday life. Learn the role of the trainer, injury prevention and management, soft and hard tissue injuries, concussion, sports taping, stretcher work, and much more!
- 6-7 contact hours. Plus 2-3 hours online learning.
- $180.00 per student (subsidised from $299.00)
SIDELINE HELP AND CONCUSSION COURSE
An introduction to concussion management. Outlines recognition of the signs and symptoms, including red flags, removing the player from match play, referral pathways, and the importance of following a graded return-to-sport process.
- 1.5 hours
$22 per student
*minimum course price $440
SIDELINE HELP AND CONCUSSION COURSE
A short introduction to sports injury prevention and management. Covering medical conditions, soft and hard tissue injuries, concussion recognition and management, and more!
- 2.0 hours
$27.50 per student
*minimum course price $550
BASIC SPORTS TAPING COURSE
A practical workshop, introducing the principles of sports taping and basic anatomy, followed by learning the practical skills of taping the ankle, fingers and thumb.
- 1.5 hours
- $33.00 per student
*minimum course price $660
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
A practical workshop that introduces the elements of strength and conditioning principles. Covering warm ups, cool down, strength and power, agility, and more!
- 1.5 hours
$27.50 per student
*minimum course price $550
Please contact the office if you would like to discuss running a workshop, we can tailor each course to your schools’ needs and preferences. If there is any other topic you would like to explore, please let us know!
Level 1 Sports Trainer Course /
Recognised SACE Program (10 points)
Attention HPE, Sports Coordinators, Leaders of Learning:
- Do you an integrated SACE program you are looking to add value to?
- Do you have students in year 10-12 who are interested in careers in Medicine, Allied Health, Nursing, Paramedicine, Sport, Health or Fitness?
- Do you have a Flexible Learning Options program that is looking to connect students to the community?
- Do you have students who are looking to obtain 10 SACE points?
- The role of a sports trainer
- Injury prevention and management principles
- Wound management
- Common soft/hard tissue injuries
- Concussion recognition and management
- Medical conditions
- Basic sports taping (ankle, thumb and finger)
- Transport and stretcher use
- TOTAPS and injury management scenarios
- Must be at least 16 years of age to receive SASMA Accreditation
- Students must also obtain their First Aid and CPR Certificates
- Complete the online pre-course workshop and assessment prior to the practical workshop (3 hours)
- Complete the full face to face component and practical assessments*
- Accreditation will be sent upon completion and if not 16 years old at the time of the course, it will be sent when the student has turned 16.
- Students need to have a current First aid and CPR certificate to be an accredited Level 1 Sports Trainer. (often students gain this as part of other subject requirements).
*The Level 1 Course can be run as a standalone course, over 1, 2 or 3 days (6.5 hours total), dependent on your schools’ preferences.
Students claiming 10 SACE Points:
Should students wish to gain 10 points, in addition to the above, they will need to complete the following below;
- 5 short online courses on a variety of relatable topics, such as: concussion, ethics in sport, harassment and discrimination.
- Log 35 hours trainer experience with a Level 1 Sports Trainer or higher. A great opportunity for students to connect with local clubs or at school events. This is easy to achieve through a students own sporting pursuits, as well as through friends and family members.
- Conduct a 10-minute video presentation on their favourite topic from the course.
- $180.00 per student
Please contact the office if you would like to discuss running a workshop, we can tailor each course to your schools’ needs and preferences. If there is any other topic you would like to explore, please let us know!
Testimonials
FAQs
We have found positive results when the course has been run over two- or three-part days.
Yes, we can come to your school or you can join community courses and we can discuss other options.
A classroom or area, capability to present a power point presentation (power, a screen), area for practical demonstration and activities.
We aim to have a minimum of 15 students.
Flexible learning can be made available depending on how much content is missed. If there is a significant amount of time missed, we recommend they attend a public community course that are frequently available.
Yes, the students do need first and CPR and No, SASMA does not deliver this course as there are many providers around the State.
