Key initiatives include:
Basic Sports First Aid Training for Coaches – Equipping coaches with essential skills to manage injuries on the field and ensure athlete safety.
Train-the-Trainer Program – Developing a national network of certified trainers to spread best practices in injury prevention, recovery, and performance enhancement.
Online Educational Videos – A growing library of YouTube content offering practical guidance on sports medicine, injury prevention, and athlete care, accessible to all.
Through these programs, we strive to promote a culture of safety, resilience, and performance in Sri Lankan sports.
Welcome to the official educational video series by the Institute of Sports Medicine – your trusted source for expert guidance on sports medicine, injury prevention, sports psychology, proper exercise techniques, and athlete care.
Services
- Basic Sports First Aid Training for Coaches – Ensuring Athlete Safety
The Institute of Sports Medicine, Sri Lanka, is committed to enhancing athlete safety by equipping sports coaches with essential first aid knowledge. As part of this national initiative, we are promoting standardized training programs in Basic Sports Emergency Care (BSEC) to prepare coaches as effective first responders in sports settings.
This ongoing program focuses on practical skills such as CPR, injury management, handling medical emergencies, and concussion awareness. Our goal is to ensure that by 2030, all sports coaches in Sri Lanka are certified in basic sports first aid.
Interested organizations or individuals can contact the Institute of Sports Medicine to request training sessions or learn more about becoming an accredited provider. - Train-the-Trainer Program for Sports Coaches
The Institute of Sports Medicine is conducting a nationwide Train-the-Trainer program aimed at enhancing the knowledge and skills of national and school-level sports coaches. This initiative focuses on key areas such as injury prevention, recovery strategies, and sports nutrition, with the goal of improving athlete safety and performance. Delivered by a dedicated team of medical professionals, the two-day program includes lectures and practical sessions tailored specifically for coaches. With successful implementations across multiple provinces, the program continues to play a vital role in strengthening the foundation of sports medicine and performance support across Sri Lanka.