UK Athletics Emergency First Aid at Work plus Sports
This emergency first aid plus sports course is available onsite at your location, or at our Farsley training centre and meets the requirements of English Athletics for local running leaders.
Emergency First Aid at Work plus Sports Training Courses
Providing first aid training for those leading running groups is crucial for ensuring safety, especially when running on roads or off-road where accidents can happen.
The Emergency First Aid at Work plus Sports (EFAW + Sports) training course offered in Leeds, Bradford, and across Yorkshire caters to the specific needs of coaching assistants and leaders within the athletics community.
The approval of this course by UK Athletics as a *Category B* first aid training requirement underscores its importance within the sports industry, particularly for coaches and run leaders in Running Clubs.
Option 1: Blended Course
- Duration: 3.5 hours face-to-face practical training plus eLearning before the course.
- Designed to meet the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981
- Includes additional sports elements required by UK Athletics (UKA) and English Athletics (EA)
- Can be delivered over one evening or weekend session.
Option 2: Full face-to-face Course
- Duration: 6.5 hours
- Covers Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) plus additional elements required by UK Athletics (UKA) and English Athletics (EA)
- Can be delivered over a couple of evenings or in a full day session.
Delivery Options:
Similar to the standard Emergency First Aid at Work course, this training can be conducted onsite at business premises or at our training centre in Farsley near Pudsey, just off the ring road between Leeds and Bradford.
Essential Skill for Coaches and Leaders:
UK Athletics recognises first aid as an essential skill for all coaches and leaders involved in athletic activities. They emphasise the responsibility of coaches and leaders to maintain competency in first aid to ensure the safety and well-being of participants.
Mandatory Requirement:
First aid training is mandatory for all new coaches and leaders entering the qualification pathway. It is a condition of the coach licensing scheme, highlighting its critical role in professional development and certification within the industry.
Category B Requirement:
Category B designation applies to situations where coaches and leaders are delivering athletic activities without a first aider immediately available. In such cases, UK Athletics strongly recommends that coaches and leaders have an in-date first aid training certificate as a minimum standard
Response Time Considerations:
The recommendation for first aid training is particularly emphasized in locations where the expected response time for help is between 10 and 30 minutes. This highlights the importance of coaches and leaders being prepared to provide immediate assistance in the absence of professional medical support.
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Duration
Option 1 (Blended): 3.5 hours face-to-face practical + pre-course eLearning
Option 2 (Face-to-Face): 6.5 hours
Timings
Can be delivered as a full day session
Or split over evenings/weekends to suit learners
Qualification
Emergency First Aid at Work + Sports (EFAW + Sports)
Recognised by UK Athletics as a Category B first aid requirement
Meets the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981
Requirements
No prior first aid experience required
eLearning must be completed prior to the practical session (for blended option)
Suitable for those working within athletics environments
Workplace Risk
Designed for environments where there is no immediate access to a qualified first aider
Particularly relevant where emergency response times may be 10–30 minutes
Covers risks associated with road running, off-road terrain, and group activities
Ideal Audience
Running group leaders
Coaching assistants
Athletics coaches
Individuals responsible for leading or supervising sports activities
Course Content
Covers all core Emergency First Aid at Work content
Includes additional sports-specific first aid elements required by UK Athletics (UKA) and England Athletics (EA)
Statutory Compliance:
Supports compliance with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981
Meets the expectations of the UK Athletics coaching and licensing pathway
Location
Our Emergency First Aid at Work plus Sports Training Course can be held either at your location or at our training centre.
For 3 or more learners we can also come to your venue.
If you have a smaller team then we can hold the day at our Leeds training centre at Sunny Bank Mills in Farsley, Pudsey, conveniently located just off the ring road between Bradford and Leeds.