Record Keeping

• First-aid training for sports often includes a record-keeping component to track problems and their causes and resolutions. Record keeping can help to look for injury patterns and keep track of feasible solutions.
  
  

Prevention

• An important component of sports first-aid training is prevention, in particular, injury prevention.
  
  

Sprains and Strains

• Training for sports first aid includes how to care for sprains and strains. Depending on the severity, this could include icing and immobilization.
  
  

Broken Bones

• Sports first-aid training also includes training for how to deal with broken bones. The training will vary, depending on the sport. For urban sports, it would likely include keeping the athlete immobilized until an ambulance arrives. For outdoor sports, training may include splinting and the use of a litter to get the injured person to an ambulance.
  
  

Recovery Times

• In many cases, specialized first-aid training in recovery times can help to reduce injuries. In some cases, pushing an athlete too hard results in injuries. By understanding physical recovery times, injuries can be reduced.