About Us
Sports Medicine Australia is Australia's peak national umbrella body
for sports medicine and sports science and is widely acknowledged overseas
as the worlds leading multi-disciplinary sports medicine body.
Sport Coverage
In the Northern Territory Sports Medicine has a role to play in the training
and provision of Sports Trainers. Sports Trainers provide their services
on a daily, weekly and monthly basis to sports across the Territory. They
also provide Sports Medicine coverage services to peak sporting events
such as the Masters Games, Arafura Games, AFL Games, V8 Motor Racing etc.
Training
Sports Medicine Australia NT provides training for current members and
members of the sporting and recreational public. Training is in a wide
range of areas including Level One and Level Two Sports Trainers, Podiatry,
Stretching and Flexibility, Over-training, Nutrition etc. For more information
on training refer to the Calendar of Events.
STRONG Indigenous Safer Sport Program
Sports Medicine Australia NT deliver a purpose written Indigenous Sports
Program in the urban and rural areas of the Territory. The STRONG program
involves 8 hours of theory and practical instruction and makes use of
pictures and props in an effort to engage Indigenous participants.
School Based Training
Sports Medicine Australia NT has a range of programs, which can be delivered,
to schools across the NT. Education sessions in the area of basic anatomy,
introductory sports injury management, taping, hydration and RICER principles
are all popular areas of study.
For more information on the services provided by Sports Medicine Australia
NT Branch or to become a member please email smant@octa4.net.au
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