Certificate in Sports Medicine
Become licensed as a Sports Medicine Trainer(SMT)
What Is the Sports Medicine Trainer Certificate Course?
The Sports Medicine Trainer Certificate Course is an entry-level professional training programme designed to introduce and equip individuals with essential knowledge, tools, and hands-on skills in sports medicine, movement therapy, and functional performance.
Whether you're a fitness professional, therapist, or someone passionate about human movement, this course provides the foundation you need to understand how the body works, how to support performance, and how to use evidence-informed tools in a real-world professional setting. This course is exceptionally beneficial to those in the industry looking to gain new skill & job scope as a fitness trainer/ personal trainer, producing out the best trainers.
Unlike traditional sports science programmes that focus heavily on theory, this certificate is practical, application-based, and specifically built for those who want to start working with clients or patients in areas of fitness, rehab, recovery, and performance.
An Entry Point into Sports Medicine
It’s the entry-level of a 3-tier education system, providing a clear progression pathway: Each level builds on the last, guiding you from beginner to specialist — with hands-on internships, assessments, and mentorship.
Whether you're a fitness professional, therapist, or someone passionate about human movement, this course provides the foundation you need to understand how the body works, how to support performance, and how to use evidence-informed tools in a real-world professional setting. This course is exceptionally beneficial to those in the industry looking to gain new skill & job scope as a fitness trainer/ personal trainer, producing out the best trainers.
Unlike traditional sports science programmes that focus heavily on theory, this certificate is practical, application-based, and specifically built for those who want to start working with clients or patients in areas of fitness, rehab, recovery, and performance.
An Entry Point into Sports Medicine
It’s the entry-level of a 3-tier education system, providing a clear progression pathway: Each level builds on the last, guiding you from beginner to specialist — with hands-on internships, assessments, and mentorship.
Course description
The Certificate in Sports Medicine studies is unlike anything that is out there in learning, immersion, dynamic environment, mentorship(s), boasting a whole Body & Mind Change Challenge, this course will take you in a journey towards appreciating Sports Medicine at the entry level. The certificate course in sports medicine is a multi-disciplinary approach from Physiotherapy, Osteopathy, Sports Science, Sports Medicine, Exercise Physiology and Sports biomechanics to bring and produce a complete holistic approach to movement & rehabilitation using adjunct therapies/ modalities for managing/or treatment of sports related injuries.
The wide exposure to what you will be getting on anatomy / physiology studies, orthopaedic testings, practicals and hands on practise is what makes this certificate course an immense value to those wanting to enter sports medicine or the health & fitness industry at entry level understanding. Important for all students to know that the course will not make you a Doctor, Physiotherapist, Or any allied healthcare provider, rather learn at an introductory level to be able to work and communicate seamlessly with another primary health care provider.
The wide exposure to what you will be getting on anatomy / physiology studies, orthopaedic testings, practicals and hands on practise is what makes this certificate course an immense value to those wanting to enter sports medicine or the health & fitness industry at entry level understanding. Important for all students to know that the course will not make you a Doctor, Physiotherapist, Or any allied healthcare provider, rather learn at an introductory level to be able to work and communicate seamlessly with another primary health care provider.
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Course Aim & Outcomes
The Sports Medicine Trainer (SMT) Certificate Programme is designed to equip students with foundational knowledge, hands-on skills, and applied theory in the fields of movement-based therapy, functional rehabilitation, and sports performance care.
This course serves as a practical entry point into the world of sports medicine, focusing on the application of rehabilitative tools, movement prescription, and recovery-based strategies to support clients across various physical conditions and goals.
Students will develop a strong understanding of:
The aim of this certificate is not only to create competent, independent sports medicine trainers, but also to position graduates as valuable contributors within interdisciplinary healthcare settings — such as physiotherapy clinics, chiropractic centres, athletic departments, and wellness facilities.
This programme is ideal for individuals who want to:
As demand continues to rise for professionals who can bridge the gap between fitness and therapy, graduates of the SMT Certificate Programme will be well-positioned to meet the industry’s expectations. With a curriculum rooted in hands-on application and interdisciplinary communication, SMT practitioners are prepared to handle clients and cases with competence, confidence, and clarity.
The course graduate can look forward to working in these settings:
The Sports Medicine Trainer (SMT) Certificate Programme is designed to equip students with foundational knowledge, hands-on skills, and applied theory in the fields of movement-based therapy, functional rehabilitation, and sports performance care.
This course serves as a practical entry point into the world of sports medicine, focusing on the application of rehabilitative tools, movement prescription, and recovery-based strategies to support clients across various physical conditions and goals.
Students will develop a strong understanding of:
- Basic medical terminology
- Exercise science and kinesiology principles
- Practical applications of movement therapy and manual tools
- How to work confidently alongside allied health & medical professionals
The aim of this certificate is not only to create competent, independent sports medicine trainers, but also to position graduates as valuable contributors within interdisciplinary healthcare settings — such as physiotherapy clinics, chiropractic centres, athletic departments, and wellness facilities.
This programme is ideal for individuals who want to:
- Provide movement-based recovery solutions to clients with musculoskeletal needs
- Deliver preventive care and post-rehab support using sports science principles
- Transition into a career in fitness, wellness, or physical rehabilitation
- Gain skills applicable across athletic, clinical, or general population settings
As demand continues to rise for professionals who can bridge the gap between fitness and therapy, graduates of the SMT Certificate Programme will be well-positioned to meet the industry’s expectations. With a curriculum rooted in hands-on application and interdisciplinary communication, SMT practitioners are prepared to handle clients and cases with competence, confidence, and clarity.
The course graduate can look forward to working in these settings:
- Private clinic
- National level sporting teams
- Hospitals
- Rehabilitation clinic
- Sports Medicine center
- Presenter
- Coach
- Field medical team
- Physiotherapy clinic
- Chiropractic clinic
- Gym
- Performance center
- PTA(physical therapy assistant)
- Chiropractic assistant
- Personal Training studios
Course outline(online practicum):
Students will take a 6 months online course outlining:
Students will take a 6 months online course outlining:
- Basic anatomy / physiology
- Intermediate anatomy / physiology
- Advanced anatomy / physiology
- Pathophysiology
- Biomechanics
- Ethics
- Scope of practise
- Adjunct Therapies
- Sports Medicine Certificate Course Outline Topics
Course outline(live practicum):
Students will take a 5 months programme of live practicum outlining:
Arthrokinematics modalities
Exercise Science
Exercise programming
Applied Anatomy
Students will take a 5 months programme of live practicum outlining:
Arthrokinematics modalities
- Floor based
- Table based
- Bands
- Stretch Strap
- Sticks
- Kettlebell
- Macebell
- Suspension
- Barbell
- Dbell
- Bands
- Battlerope
Exercise Science
- Squat mechanics
- Deadlift mechanics
- Pressing mechanics
- Pulling mechanics
Exercise programming
- Periodisation
- Rehabilitation
- Hypertrophy
- Endurance
Applied Anatomy
- Functional tests
This course is open to:
- Sports Doctors
- Chiropractors
- Physiotherapists
- Osteopaths
- Certified Rolfer
- Sports Scientists
- Sports Therapists
- Medical Physicians
- Acupuncturists
- Massage Therapists
- Yoga Teachers
- other related professionals
NOTE: For those who do not meet the pre-requirements for this course but still wish to undertake the course, you will need to sit for an additional 3 months online basic anatomy course covering introductory medical terms and physiology.
*No refund will be entertained under any circumstances once paid & enrolled. Tuition fees for the Sports Medicine Certificate must be paid in full at least 1 month prior to starting the programme to be enrolled.
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