Introduction to First Aid in Sport and Physical Activity
75 minutes
CIMSPA CPD valid for 12 months
This interactive eLearning gives you the essential first aid know-how to spot, assess and respond to common issues in a sporting environment - fast, confidently, and in line with good practice.
Overview
This free (funded) interactive 75-minute online course gives you the essential first aid skills to spot, assess, and respond to common issues quickly. Whether you're a coach, parent supporting your child's team from the sidelines, or you're actively involved in your local club, this course is for you. Learn how to manage bleeding, choking, minor injuries and more, while making sound decisions under pressure.
With practical tools like a Reflection Guide and Action Planner, you’ll apply your learning straight to your team or class. 100% online and self-paced, perfect to fit around your schedule. Enrol today!
Be the person who’s ready for the unexpected.
This online course is for anyone involved in sport and physical activity – including coaches, personal trainers, club organisers, referees, volunteers, parents, participants and spectators.
It gives you the essential first aid know-how to spot, assess and respond to common issues in a sporting environment – fast, confidently and in line with good practice.
Why this matters
Coaches have a clear duty of care. Most generic first aid courses aren’t tailored to pitch-side realities. This coach and physical activity-specific module focuses on what you’ll actually face in sessions and competitions.
You’ll learn how to:
- Carry out a primary survey and place someone in the recovery position.
- Manage bleeding and choking.
- Treat minor injuries (cuts, bruises, burns and scalds).
- Make sound decisions under pressure and know when to escalate.
What’s inside
- Reflection Tool: guided questions that consider your setting (age group, environment, risk) and recommend your next steps.
- Action Planner: a simple plan to apply your learning in your club, class or team – today.
Format and time
Fully online and interactive. Learn at your own pace (estimated 75 minutes to complete) – perfect around work, study and family.
Who it’s for
Volunteer and paid coaches, activators, leaders and assistants, personal trainers, club organisers, referees, volunteers, parents, participants and spectators, across all sports and activity settings.
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