2-Day Training Course | Comprehensive First Aid for Active Environments

Course Overview

This qualification is ideal for those involved in sports, leisure, and recreational activities. Whether you’re a coach, fitness instructor, outdoor leader, or simply active in your community, this course will give you the skills and confidence to handle a wide range of injuries and medical emergencies in activity-based settings.

Combining two key units—First Aid Essentials and Management of Illness and Injury in Activities—this comprehensive course goes beyond basic life support and covers injuries and illnesses more likely to be encountered during active pursuits.

Qualification Details

  • Units Covered:
    1. First Aid Essentials
    2. Management of Illness and Injury in Activities
Cyclist riding bike in Mallorca with Cap de Formentor Lighthouse in the background

Course Duration

  • 12 contact hours (over 2 days)
  • Includes practical and theoretical activities
  • Day 1 aligns with the Emergency First Aid at Work qualification

Assessment & Certification

  • Continuous practical assessment by your course instructor
  • Successful learners receive a Level 3 Activity First Aid Certificate, valid for 3 years
  • Annual refreshers recommended

Course Info

  • Minimum age: 14 years
  • Learners under 16 may not assume First Aid duties in the workplace—employer discretion advised
  • Max group size: 12 learners per session
  • Delivered in Penzance and surrounding areas, or on-site for businesses and groups

Course Content

This course covers a wide range of real-world emergency scenarios, including:

  • Responsibilities of the first aider
  • Assessing incidents and casualties
  • Dealing with unresponsiveness
  • Basic life support & CPR
  • Choking and seizures
  • Bleeding and shock
  • Minor injuries and burns
  • Head and spinal injuries
  • Fractures and musculoskeletal injuries
  • Heat and cold-related illnesses
  • Diabetes and asthma
  • Angina and heart attacks
  • Drowning and electrical injuries

Who Should Attend?

Perfect for:

  • PE Teachers and Coaches
  • Outdoor Adventure Instructors
  • Personal Trainers and Gym Staff
  • Sports Club Volunteers
  • Leisure Centre Employees
  • Event Staff and Stewards

Course Fees

  • £150 per person
    Includes tuition, assessment, certification, and course handbook

Physical Requirements

Learners must be able to get to the floor unaided and perform CPR on a manikin at floor level. Please contact us before booking if you have any concerns about the practical elements of the course.

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Empower your team or yourself with essential first aid skills tailored for high-energy environments. Enquire now or book your spot today.