Sports First Aid Courses
Prompt and effective first aid in sport can make a significant difference to the outcome of an injury or medical emergency. Our sports first aid courses are designed specifically for people working in sport, fitness and physical activity, combining essential lifesaving skills with the practical decision making needed when supporting athletes and participants.
All of our sports first aid courses cover the essential lifesaving skills expected from a first aid qualification, including Basic Life Support (BLS) and AED (defibrillator) training. They then build on these foundations with additional first aid techniques relevant to sport and physical activity, alongside appropriate context, practical scenarios and decision-making skills to help participants confidently manage incidents in a sporting environment.
We offer a full programme of 1 day and 2 day sports first aid courses in Central London for individuals, as well as private courses across the UK for sports clubs, fitness centres, universities and organisations.
The ITC Level 3 Award in First Aid for Sport, Exercise and Fitness is a specialist sports first aid qualification designed for people who need training that reflects the environments in which they work.
It is suitable for:
- Sports Therapists
- Massage Therapists
- Sports Coaches and Leaders
- Group Exercise Instructors
- Gym Instructors
- Personal Trainers
- Martial Arts Instructors
- Anyone working in sport, exercise or fitness
This qualification provides a comprehensive one day sports first aid programme for those who do not necessarily require a two day pitchside qualification, but need more sport specific training than a general workplace first aid course.
Our 2 day Pitchside Sports First Aid course with AED training is designed for people responsible for providing immediate first aid support in a pitch-side sports environment. The course focuses on the immediate and temporary care of sport-related injuries and illness, including assessing incidents, making appropriate decisions, providing first aid treatment and supporting a casualty until further medical help is available.
It is suitable for:
- Sports Coaches and Leaders in pitchside sports such as Rugby, Hockey and Football
- PE Teachers
- Rugby and other sports club members
- Pitchside first aiders
- Sports Therapists, Physiotherapists and other healthcare practitioners working in a first aid support role rather than as part of a formal medical team
- Anyone with responsibility for participant safety during training or competition
For healthcare professionals joining a formal medical team, it is important to understand the distinction between pitchside first aid and pitchside medical care. Medical roles require additional clinical training pathways, which may include specific requirements set by governing bodies such as World Rugby. Our course focuses on high quality sports first aid, providing the skills needed to manage incidents and support participants safely until further medical care is available.
Working with sports organisations
For those requiring an FA Sports First Aid qualification, the Level 3 Award in First Aid for Sport, Exercise and Fitness is accepted as an alternative to The FA Level 1 Introduction to First Aid in Football (IFAiF) at the point of recertification.
World Rugby recognises this qualification as equivalent to the World Rugby Level 1 - First Aid in Rugby (FAIR) sports first aid course. For healthcare professionals working as part of a formal rugby medical team, World Rugby has specific medical education pathways. Outside these healthcare roles, many rugby clubs and sports organisations choose our 2 day Pitchside Sports First Aid course for coaches, volunteers and first aiders who need the practical skills and confidence to manage injuries and illness during training and competition.
We understand that different sports, governing bodies, insurers and employers may have their own requirements for first aid training.
If your organisation has specific competencies, training pathways or requirements, please contact us. We are always happy to discuss how our qualifications map against your needs and provide information to help your members, staff or participants choose the most appropriate course.
Sports First Aid Courses in Central London
Fitness Sports First Aid Course - 1 day
The 1-day Fitness Sports First Aid course is a fun and practical first aid qualification designed specifically for people working in sport and fitness. It provides the essential knowledge, practical skills and decision-making confidence needed to respond effectively to incidents during sport and physical activity.
It is specifically designed for Sports Therapists, Personal Trainers, Group Exercise Instructors, Coaches and Fitness Instructors who require more sport-specific first aid training than a one-day Emergency First Aid at Work course provides, but who do not necessarily need a full two-day Pitch-side Sports First Aid qualification. The course also meets the UK Athletics requirements for Category B (EFAW + Sport) first aid training.
There are no pre-requisites for attending this course.
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| August - Thurs 13 09:00-17:30 |
Cricket Pavilion - Latymer Sports Ground, London, W4 3AN (venue details) |
£125.00 +VAT |
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| September - Wed 9 08:30-17:00 |
The Font - Borough, Bankside, Southwark, SE1 9BL (venue details) |
£125.00 +VAT |
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| September - Sun 27 09:00-17:30 |
Tachbrook Community Centre, Pimlico, SW1V 3RL (venue details) |
£125.00 +VAT |
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| October - Sun 18 09:00-17:30 |
Tachbrook Community Centre, Pimlico, SW1V 3RL (venue details) |
£125.00 +VAT |
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| November - Thurs 5 08:30-17:00 |
The Font - Borough, Bankside, Southwark, SE1 9BL (venue details) |
£125.00 +VAT |
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| November - Sun 29 09:00-17:30 |
Tachbrook Community Centre, Pimlico, SW1V 3RL (venue details) |
£125.00 +VAT |
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The next courses with public places |
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| August - Thurs 13 09:00-17:30 |
£125.00 +VAT |
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| Venue: Cricket Pavilion - Latymer Sports Ground, London, W4 3AN | ||
| September - Wed 9 08:30-17:00 |
£125.00 +VAT |
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| Venue: The Font - Borough, Bankside, Southwark, SE1 9BL | ||
| September - Sun 27 09:00-17:30 |
£125.00 +VAT |
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| Venue: Tachbrook Community Centre, Pimlico, SW1V 3RL | ||
| October - Sun 18 09:00-17:30 |
£125.00 +VAT |
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| Venue: Tachbrook Community Centre, Pimlico, SW1V 3RL | ||
| November - Thurs 5 08:30-17:00 |
£125.00 +VAT |
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| Venue: The Font - Borough, Bankside, Southwark, SE1 9BL | ||
| November - Sun 29 09:00-17:30 |
£125.00 +VAT |
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| Venue: Tachbrook Community Centre, Pimlico, SW1V 3RL | ||
Pitch-side Sports First Aid with AED Training - 2 days
The 2-day Pitchside Sports First Aid course is a highly practical qualification designed for anyone responsible for providing first aid support in a pitch-side sports environment. It develops the knowledge, practical skills and decision making confidence needed to manage sports injuries, trauma, illness and incidents until further medical support is available.
The course is suitable for pitchside first aiders, coaches, team members and those supporting sports clubs, including Sports Therapists, Physiotherapists and Osteopaths working in a first aid support role. It focuses on high-quality sports first aid, including the assessment and management of injuries and trauma commonly encountered in sport.
There are no pre-requisites to attend this course.
Course Details - Pitch-side Sports First Aid with AED Training - 2 days
| The next courses with public places | |||
| August - Tues 11 & Wed 12 09:00-17:00 |
Cricket Pavilion - Latymer Sports Ground, London, W4 3AN (venue details) |
£225.00 +VAT |
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| September - Wed 23 & Thurs 24 08:00-16:00 |
Westway Climbing Centre, London, W10 6RP (venue details) |
£225.00 +VAT |
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| October - Mon 5 & Tues 6 08:00-16:00 |
Westway Climbing Centre, London, W10 6RP (venue details) |
£225.00 +VAT |
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| November - Sat 14 & Sun 15 09:30-17:30 |
Shadwell Basin Outdoor Centre, London, E1W 3TD (venue details) |
£225.00 +VAT |
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The next courses with public places |
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| August - Tues 11 & Wed 12 09:00-17:00 |
£225.00 +VAT |
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| Venue: Cricket Pavilion - Latymer Sports Ground, London, W4 3AN | ||
| September - Wed 23 & Thurs 24 08:00-16:00 |
£225.00 +VAT |
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| Venue: Westway Climbing Centre, London, W10 6RP | ||
| October - Mon 5 & Tues 6 08:00-16:00 |
£225.00 +VAT |
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| Venue: Westway Climbing Centre, London, W10 6RP | ||
| November - Sat 14 & Sun 15 09:30-17:30 |
£225.00 +VAT |
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| Venue: Shadwell Basin Outdoor Centre, London, E1W 3TD | ||
First Aid Courses
- Mental Health First Aid Training
- Sports First Aid Courses
- Outdoor First Aid Courses
- First Aid At Work Courses
- Defibrillator (AED) Courses
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Training
- First Aid for Schools Courses
- First Aid Instructor Training
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At React First, our focus is providing high-quality, practical first aid training giving people the skills and confidence to respond when it matters. After 6 years as a CIMSPA Education Partner, we have decided not to renew our CIMSPA partnership and endorsements. Instead, we plan to expand our links across the sport and fitness sectors while continuing to develop our specialist training.
