Day 1: Athletic Injury Management Course

This course is designed to enhance both theoretical and practical knowledge for individuals involved in sport and recreation activities. You will learn:

• Effective strategies for preventing athletic injuries
• Immediate care techniques for common sports injuries
• Basic rehabilitation principles to support recovery
• Essential injury prevention strategies

Day 2: Sport Taping & Strapping Course

This course focuses on equipping you with practical taping techniques for common sports injuries. Key areas covered include:

• Proper taping procedures
• Determining when taping is appropriate
• Comparing taping with bracing
• Hands-on practice with various taping techniques for different body parts

Prerequisites

The Sport Trainer Course combines the Athletic Injury Management Course (Day 1) and the Sport Taping & Strapping Course (Day 2), both completed over a single weekend. By enrolling in the Sport Trainer Course, you will fulfill all prerequisites required for the individual courses.

Minimum Age Requirement

Participants must be at least 16 years of age to register. Participants under 18 years of age must attend the course with a parent or legal guardian, who is also required to register and attend the course. Additional information can be found in the Course Policies.

Course Participant Benefits

As a course participant, you will receive a complimentary one-year membership to the Sport Medicine Council of Alberta. This membership provides a 20% discount on all sport medicine supplies available in our Online Store. The discount will be applied to your invoice once we receive your online order.

Course Breakdown

For a detailed overview of the topics covered in the Sport Trainer Course, please refer to the Sport Trainer Course Breakdown PDF. This document outlines the key areas of focus to help you understand the course content and better prepare for your learning experience.