Care and Prevention of Common Sport Injuries

Course Provider

Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine)

Certification

Continuing Education and Training Certificate

Introduction

This introductory workshop has been specifically created to empower a range of professionals, including sports coaches, first aiders, physical education teachers, sport facility managers, community sport facility leaders, and aspiring sport trainers. Its purpose is to equip learners with essential skills in the prevention and care of sports injuries. Throughout the workshop, learners will not only acquire practical skills in providing first aid but also develop competence in the management of various sports injuries, such as open wounds, strains, sprains, and chronic injuries. These fundamental skills are crucial for ensuring the well-being of athletes and individuals engaging in sports activities. Upon completion of the workshop, learners will have the opportunity to advance their knowledge and skills by enrolling in the "Sports Trainer" certification course provided by Sports SG. This further certification will enable learners to enhance their professional capabilities and play a more significant role in the field of sports training and injury management.


At the end of the course, learners will be able to:
(1) Identify and mitigate risk factors in physical movements
(2) Classify the various types of sport injuries
(3) Apply appropriate first-aid treatment for trauma injuries
(4) Advocate on the prevention of acute sport injuries
(5) Advocate for basic sports care and prevention of sport injuries resulting from overuse
(6) Counsel athletes on sports-related health and well-being matters
(7) Coach sports-persons on the planning of their fluid intake, prevention and execution of first-aid for persons suffering from heat injury
(8) Acquire skills to perform joint taping for common sport injuries
(9) Coach sports-persons on the care and prevention of acute and chronic sports injuries
At the end of the course, learners will be able to:
(1) Identify and mitigate risk factors in physical movements
(2) Classify the various types of sport injuries
(3) Apply appropriate fi rst-aid treatment for trauma injuries
(4) Advocate on the prevention of acute sport injuries
(5) Advocate for basic sports care and prevention of sport injuries resulting from overuse
(6) Counsel athletes on sports-related health and well-being matters
(7) Coach sports-persons on the planning of their fluid intake, prevention and execution of first-aid for persons suffering from heat injury
(8) Acquire skills to perform joint taping for common sport injuries
(9) Coach sports-persons on the care and prevention of acute and chronic sports injuries
This programme is suitable for those working/ intending to work in the sports or sports health industry. Prior knowledge in first aid will be an advantage.

Standard Course Fee: S$1,944

SSG Funding Support

 Course fee

Course fee payable after SSG funding, if eligible under various schemes

 

BEFORE funding & GST

AFTER funding & 8% GST

AFTER funding & 9% GST

Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Permanent Residents (PRs) (Up to 70% funding)

S$1,800.00

S$583.20

S$588.60

Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)

S$223.20

S$228.60

SCs aged ≥ 40 years old
SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES)
(Up to 90% funding)

• NTU/NIE alumni may utilise their $1,600 Alumni Course Credits. Click here for more information.

Note: Course fee payment made before 1 Jan 2024 will be subject to GST at 8%, and payment made on or after 1 Jan 2024 will be subject to GST at 9%.

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Ms Jessica Ng

Jessica is a locally trained Physiotherapist with 19 years of clinical, administrative and training experience, holding full registration with the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC).  Currently, when she is not training Therapist Assistants as a Lecturer in HMI, she is maintaining her clinical skills at St. John-St. Margaret’s Nursing Home and Singapore Sports Medicine Centre.

She has always been interested in the exchange of knowledge.  As an ACTA-certified trainer, she prefers to conduct her lessons in practical ways that make the content relevant and applicable for the learners.  As individuals, we need to know what is within our personal control and when to seek professional treatment so as not to take unnecessary risks.  Sports injury prevention and management can contribute significantly to our physical and mental well-being, the knowledge of which can influence beyond the individual and into their social groups.  Over these 3 days, Jessica hopes to encourage mutual learning, impart clinical best practices and empower learners to better sports injury prevention and management.