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Home > Our Services > Courses and Workshops > Sports Industry Development Programmes > Advanced Sports Trainer Course
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| Advanced Sports Trainer Course |
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The Advanced Sports Trainer course is a progression from the Basic Sports Trainer course. It builds on the knowledge to allow sports trainers to make educated decisions on the field.
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| Content Overview |
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- The physiology of acute and chronic pain
- Functional Anatomy I & II
- Common lower limb conditions and their management
- Common upper limb conditions and their management
- Advanced taping techniques for the upper and lower limb
- Advanced soft tissue release techniques
- Doping
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| Target Audience |
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Anyone interested in game coverage and sports injury management, such as PE teachers, sports scientists, coaches, athletes and parents.
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| Registration Prerequisites |
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A valid first-aid and CPR/AED certificate needs to be presented during registration.
A valid Level 1 Sports Trainer accreditation awarded by the Singapore Sports Council.
Basic Sports Trainer certificate or equivalent.
Anatomy is not a compulsory prerequisite; confirmed participants will be given anatomy pre-reading.
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| Assessment Methods |
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here will be ongoing theory and practical assessments throughout the 6 days; this ensures that everyone is keeping pace with the class.
There is a theory exam the final day of the course. A written assignment is due 2 weeks after the end of the taught component of the course. At the end of the attachment, there will a viva assessment.
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| Dress Code |
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Participants are expected to wear comfortable sports attire, such as t-shirts, shorts, bermudas, track pants and shoes, throughout the entire duration of the course.
Ladies are expected to wear sports bra for upper body taping.
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| Recognition |
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Successful completion of the Advanced Sports Trainer course is awarded with 2-year accreditation with the Singapore Sports Council as a Level 2 Sports Trainer.
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| Course Duration & Structure |
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A. Taught Component:
A total of 48 hours; 8 hours x 6 days
Over 3 consecutive weekends
B. Practical Component:
20 supervised hours of attachment with SSI
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Course Dates of Commencement
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First Day
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Last Day of Registration
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27, 28 October, 3, 4, 10, 11 November 2012
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9AM on 27 October 2012
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5PM on 20 January 2012
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| Course Fees |
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Advanced Sports Trainer Course fees at S$950.00 (inclusive of Goods & Services Tax).
NROC coaches, NSA officials and SpexTEAM carded athletes enjoy a $100 discount upon presentation of relevant documentation.
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| Registration |
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Registration for the February 2012 Course closes at 5pm, 20th January 2012. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration has to be completed in person at the:
Singapore Sports Institute
West Wing Level 1
Singapore Sports Council
230 Stadium Boulevard
Singapore 397799
Interested persons can contact Singapore Sports Institute, Sports Medicine at 6500 5450/453 to arrange for an appointment to come for registration.
Please bring along your original valid First-Aid certificate, valid CPR/AED certificate and a crossed cheque written out to the "Singapore Sports Council".
Registration via any other channels will NOT be accepted.
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