How old do I need to be to do the Sports Trainer course, and who is it for?
- Australia
- Sports Medicine Australia
- Sports Trainer
- Level 1 and Level 2
- Ages 16+
- 2026
- Sports trainers
The minimum age for Level 1, Level 2 and reaccreditation is 16. Younger applicants may be accepted case by case through the local SMA office (or, for Level 2, their state SMA branch).
SMA says Level 1 is aimed at prospective trainers, as well as teachers, coaches, administrators and parents who want the basics of sports medicine.
Source: https://sma.org.au/safer-sport-courses/level-1-sports-trainer/
Added 24 Oct 2026