Fitness Sports First Aid Course

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.

Course timings

The course runs over a full day but the exact timings will change depending on the venue the course is being held in. Full details of course timings are on the course calendar and will be emailed to you in a pre-course information pack once your booking is confirmed. 

Course content

• Safe best practice and awareness of current regulations
• Sports specific practical scenario training
• A systematic approach to incident management: Primary Survey
• Vital signs
• Airway Management - safe airway positions
• Adult CPR Resuscitation procedures - single and multi-person scenarios
• Child & Drowning CPR protocols.
• Safe use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
• Choking
• Bleeding
• Return to play decisions following on field assessment using SALTAPS
• Concussion Recognition
• Soft tissue injuries, strains and sprains - when to and when not to use ice

Additonal Course Recognition and Sector Partnerships

The Level 3 Award in First Aid for Sport, Exercise and Fitness has been specifically designed to meet the needs of people working in the sport, fitness and physical activity sectors. It provides relevant, practical training that reflects the environments in which coaches, instructors and fitness professionals work.

The qualification meets the UK Athletics requirements for Category B (EFAW + Sport) first aid training. Since 1 August 2018, the qualification has also been accepted as an alternative to The FA Level 1 Introduction to First Aid in Football (IFAiF) at the point of recertification.

We are always keen to work with sports organisations, governing bodies and sector partners to ensure our training supports their members and participants. If your organisation has specific first aid requirements, competency frameworks or recommended training pathways, we would be happy to discuss how the qualification maps against these requirements, or provide information for your members about the training available.

Qualification Details

Candidates who successfully complete this sports first aid course will receive an 'ITC Level 3 Award in First Aid for Sport, Exercise and Fitness' certificate. The certificate is valid for 3 years.

This course is assessed using tutor observation of practical competency. In order to pass the course attendees are required to take a full and active part in practising all of the procedures and protocols taught. This provides the necessary continual assessment opportunities.  There are no written exam papers.

This qualification is part of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), qualification number 603/0885/0.  The qualification is supported by the sector skills council; Skills for Health and is externally regulated by Ofqual and Qualifications Wales.

Booking a Course

We know all of our trainers personally and our training is consistent regardless of the trainer and the course location. These are high quality, fun and practical courses which give all those attending the skills and confidence that they need should a first aid situation arise. We always receive excellent feedback from candidates.

Open Course Programme

We also have a programme of public sports first aid courses in London for individuals to attend. Dates and locations of these courses are on our course calendar.  View public sports first aid course dates >>

In-house Training for Groups and Businesses

We can run in-house training at your venue for groups of up to 12 per instructor.  You need a room large enough to not only seat everyone but also to allow them to lie on the floor and be rolled around without bumping into furniture or each other. Ask about organising a sports first aid course for your group >>

Happy Customers

"The course has taught me the importance of personal and public safety. Managing airways, breathing problems and various injuries and emergencies in both the young and the old is applicable in every situation which will further my development as both a first aider and a future physiotherapist. I would highly recommend this course to anyone wishing to do First Aid for a sports club as the training I received has taught me a skill for life:  The skill to help and save others."
Alison Kelly, Physiotherapy Student

"Just did my Sports First Aid refresher. The day is full on, well structured and very informative. At times one feels like a complete idiot when having to go through the sequences again and again but it's all important and always for a very good reason. Loads to take in and loads to get out of it. Fantastic instructors with great sense of humour. Comes highly recommended."
Claudia Lenz, Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist (On-Tour-Massage)

The next courses with public places
August - Thurs 13 09:00-17:30	Cricket Pavilion - Latymer Sports Ground, London, W4 3AN (venue details)	£125.00 +VAT
September - Wed 9 08:30-17:00	The Font - Borough, Bankside, Southwark, SE1 9BL (venue details)	£125.00 +VAT
September - Sun 27 09:00-17:30	Tachbrook Community Centre, Pimlico, SW1V 3RL (venue details)	£125.00 +VAT
October - Sun 18 09:00-17:30	Tachbrook Community Centre, Pimlico, SW1V 3RL (venue details)	£125.00 +VAT
November - Thurs 5 08:30-17:00	The Font - Borough, Bankside, Southwark, SE1 9BL (venue details)	£125.00 +VAT
November - Sun 29 09:00-17:30	Tachbrook Community Centre, Pimlico, SW1V 3RL (venue details)	£125.00 +VAT

The next courses with public places (more courses)
August - Thurs 13 09:00-17:30	£125.00 +VAT
Venue: Cricket Pavilion - Latymer Sports Ground, London, W4 3AN
September - Wed 9 08:30-17:00	£125.00 +VAT
Venue: The Font - Borough, Bankside, Southwark, SE1 9BL
September - Sun 27 09:00-17:30	£125.00 +VAT
Venue: Tachbrook Community Centre, Pimlico, SW1V 3RL
October - Sun 18 09:00-17:30	£125.00 +VAT
Venue: Tachbrook Community Centre, Pimlico, SW1V 3RL
November - Thurs 5 08:30-17:00	£125.00 +VAT
Venue: The Font - Borough, Bankside, Southwark, SE1 9BL
November - Sun 29 09:00-17:30	£125.00 +VAT
Venue: Tachbrook Community Centre, Pimlico, SW1V 3RL