Sports trainer
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A sports trainer is a certified individual who is trained in the prevention and immediate treatment of athletic injuries.
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[edit] Responsibilities
The goal of a sports trainer is to make sport safer by:
- Implementing appropriate injury prevention protocols
- Preparing players for competition
- Providing the appropriate immediate management of injuries
- Providing immediate crisis management of severe injuries
- Informed referral of injuries to a more qualified health professional for further advice and management
- Working in conjunction with health professionals to ensure a safe return to play for injured players
- Educating players and coaching staff in relation to return to play principles
[edit] Levels of Certification
There are three different levels of sports trainer certification.
[edit] Sports First Aid
Requires a 9 hour course, which is split between didactic and clinical work. The course covers topics such as prevention of injuries and assessment and immediate management of sporting injuries.
[edit] Sports Trainer Level 1
The Level 1 Sports Trainers course involves 16 hours of lecture and practical sessions in subjects such as management of specific sporting injuries, warm up, stretching and cool downs, taping and nutrition.
[edit] Sports Trainer Level 2
Current Level 1 Sports Trainers accreditation, 12 months experience and 50 hours practical field experience are pre-requisites for entry into the Level 2 Sports Trainers course which includes a core curriculum and optional modules to allow the sports trainer to receive specific training in areas of interest or need.
[edit] Requirements
Individuals must be at least 16 years old, have current CPR certification and take the required course to become a certified sports trainer. No other formal education is necessary.
