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First aid training is essential for anyone who is involved in organised sporting activities of any kind. Happily, we here at Safety First Aid Training are able to offer a first aid training course that has been specifically designed with sports people in mind. Indeed, our sports first aid course is the ideal way for athletes, instructors, parents, teachers, club staff, match officials and sports coaches to learn all they need to know about first aid for sports.
This particular training course is suitable for both novice and intermediate first aiders as well as for those who already have good experience in first aid. The course comprehensively covers vital topics such as: the principles and objectives of first aid, planning and record keeping for sports events, CPR, bleeding, management and treatment of soft tissue injuries, dislocations and fractures, head injuries, spinal injuries and treatment of those suffering from hyperthermia or hypothermia.
This wide-ranging course is available as part of our comprehensive programme of first aid tuition and can be undertaken either at our London training venues or as part of an on-site training package that can be booked online. All participants who complete the course receive an attendance certificate which is valid for three years.
So, if you want to ensure that you will know when to break out the sports ice pack from your rugby or football medical bag; make sure you book yourself on to one of our excellent courses today.

If you run a sports club; you need to ask yourself a question: “Am I able to deal with all of the accidents and injuries that could happen at my club?”
If you don’t think you are then you need to do something about it
Thankfully, we here at Safety First Aid Training deliver courses that can teach you everything you need to know about first aid for sports.
Our sports first aid courses comprehensively cover conditions such as joint and muscle injuries, sprains, strains and bruises as these are very common occurrences in sports of all kinds. Knowing how to identify and treat these conditions effectively can go a long way towards reducing the severity of any injury and consequently get athletes back to full fitness quicker.
As well as common minor injuries, our courses also cover some of the more serious sporting injuries that can happen as well. Although they may occur far less frequently than sprains and strains; these types of injuries can be life-threatening so it is essential that trained first aiders are on hand to deal with them efficiently and effectively. To this end, our courses provide comprehensive training in head injuries, fractures, spinal injuries and resuscitation.
Although we hope our students never have to dig anything more serious than a sports bandage out of their football or rugby first aid bags; it’s always good to know that the expertise is available if needed.
Interested? Call us now on 020 8203 7447 to find out more.

Although most people involved with sport know what first aid is, perilously few know how to do it. Indeed, even those who say they know first aid will probably only know how to use a sports ice pack as that is all they can remember from their time in the scouts.
It really goes without saying that even a basic understanding of some kind of sports first aid training can be extremely worthwhile if you are involved in any type of athletic activity. Certainly, the skills and knowledge can be invaluable, and even if you never have to use them, it is reassuring to know that you could help if someone on your team or at your club were to become ill or injured.
Here at Safety First Aid Training, we can ensure that you have that knowledge, even if it is for “just in case”. With our first aid training, you can learn various skills such as basic life support, helping unconscious casualties, dealing with bleeding and shock, as well as a myriad of other associated issues such as when to use sports supports. This kind of training can potentially help you to save someone’s life so for that reason alone it represents a fantastic opportunity to make a contribution to your team or sport.
So, if you want to get some training that will enable you to carry out more than just football training equipment, look no further than us here at Safety First Aid Training.

Football is the world’s most popular sport and most injuries occur on the lower half of the body, with older players more likely to get injured. The right sports first aid equipment on hand can help to minimise the effect of some injuries, and reduce the chance of them having a lasting effect on the individual’s ability to continue playing football.
Hamstring strains occur when the muscles are stretched too far and torn during sprinting activities. As with any other muscle injury, treatment should follow RICE – rest, ice, compression and elevation. Every football first aid kit should contain an instant ice pack, which can provide cold treatment quickly and easily, without the need for a freezer to keep them cold. Ice packs can also be used for the treatment of other injuries such as sprained ankles.
While not all injuries can be avoided, of course, adequate training can help to minimise their risk. As well as first aid equipment specifically for sports, we also hold a large selection of sports training equipment, such as cones and bibs. Just as important, is to make sure you always warm up and cool down properly before and after exercise, which gives the muscles the best chance of ‘survival’ in an injury situation. Following an injury, always make sure that you seek medical advice and follow the guidelines you are given on how long to stay off the pitch. Although it can be tempting to return once you’re feeling better, this could do you more serious damage.

Sports first aid should always be administered by someone who has received the right training for the job, as injuries that are not dealt with correctly can have lasting consequences for the player, whether they are a professional or someone who is playing just for fun or to keep fit. Different sports will have different tendencies towards certain kinds of injuries, but in general the type of injury suffered can vary greatly from sport to sport.
The premises should have a first aid for sports kit which contains everything needed to deal with the injury on the spot. The person who has been injured should be removed from the possibility of further injury as soon as possible. This may mean stopping the sport in play, or removing them from the playing area, although it is not always advisable to move the person straightaway until professional medical help has been sought.
Many injuries can follow the RICER method of treatment – rest, ice, compression, elevation and referral. ‘Rest’ involves moving as little as possible to prevent further damage to the body, while applying ice will reduce pain, swelling and bleeding at the injury. For any sports centres that do not have easy access to a freezer, an instant cold pack is ideal for this purpose. Compression will also reduce bleeding and swelling and a sports bandage can be used for this. Elevation will stop any bleeding or swelling and finally, referral to a qualified professional will make sure they get the right ongoing treatment.