2 day course

Full day training

3 year certificate

Qualsafe awards

No experience needed

All backgrounds welcome

HSE compliant

Ofqual regulated

Be ready to act in a workplace emergency

This two‑day course is designed for people who provide first aid during sports, outdoor and other physical activities.

It focuses on the types of injuries and illnesses commonly seen in active environments, from minor knocks to more serious trauma.

Perfect for sports and outdoor activities

This course is ideal for sports clubs, schools, activity centres, outdoor educators and group leaders who need practical, activity-focused first aid skills for participants of all ages.

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Course details

  • Duration
    2 day (approximately 12 hours)
  • Certification

    3 year Ofqual regulated certification
  • Prerequisites

    None
  • Assessment

    Practical and theory assessments embedded into course delivery

What you'll learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to manage a wide range of injuries and emergencies that can happen during organised activities, both indoors and outdoors.

First aider role in activity settings

Understand your responsibilities when providing first aid during sports and outdoor activities, including record keeping and use of available equipment.

Primary survey and incident assessment

Use a clear, structured approach to assessing incidents, prioritising casualties and calling for help in remote or busy environments.

CPR, AED and unresponsive casualties

Deliver effective adult CPR, use an AED and manage unresponsive casualties safely, including use of the recovery position.

Bleeding, shock and minor injuries

Control external bleeding, recognise and manage shock, and treat common minor injuries such as cuts, grazes and nosebleeds.

Activity-related injuries

Recognise and support fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains, as well as head, spinal, chest and abdominal injuries linked to physical activity.

Burns, eye injuries and environmental conditions

Provide first aid for burns, eye injuries and problems linked to heat, cold and exertion such as heat exhaustion and hypothermia.

Sudden illness in active environments

Identify and respond to medical emergencies such as asthma, heart attack, stroke, diabetes and anaphylaxis during activities.

Course outcomes

  • Act as a designated first aider during sports and outdoor activities
  • Assess activity-related incidents and prioritise first aid safely
  • Provide adult CPR and use an AED while awaiting emergency services
  • Manage unresponsive casualties using the recovery position
  • Control bleeding and provide first aid for shock
  • Support casualties with suspected fractures and soft tissue injuries
  • Provide first aid for common activity-related illnesses and environmental conditions
  • Make safe, timely decisions about when to stop activity and escalate to 999
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    Who is this course for?

    This course is aimed at people with a responsibility for first aid in physical and outdoor activity settings.

    • Sports coaches, club volunteers and team managers
    • Outdoor education and adventure instructors
    • School staff running trips, Duke of Edinburgh and outdoor clubs
    • Leaders of walking, climbing, cycling and water-based activities
    • Youth workers, scouts and guides leaders
    • Anyone organising regular group activities who wants practical first aid skills

    Ongoing support

    Unlike many providers, we offer ongoing support for all our candidates throughout the life of their certificate. You can rely on us for guidance and resources long after the course has finished.

    What participants say

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    15/09/2026

    Aaron did an exceptional job with the training. the content was quite good and the pace was perfect.

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    15/09/2026

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    05/09/2026
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    Cabrielle Lin
    05/09/2026

    Amazing training. Learned a lot and really fun

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    alina fjplprl
    05/09/2026

    Actually enjoyed the training Aaron was really knowledgable and kept whole team engaged

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    shashank yadav
    05/09/2026

    Aron is one of the best trainees i have ever met his knowledge and the method of sharing it is so good … i would love to recommend him for training

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    Karthik Vikas
    05/09/2026

    Arron is an excellent trainer

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    Georgia Fox
    05/09/2026

    Very knowledgeable trainer, I learnt a lot about BLS even as a nurse. Thank you so much!

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    Leah Wilkes
    18/06/2026

    Very good day. Enjoyed the practical side of the day. Thank you.

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