Sports Rescue Techniques Course
Why this course?
The Sports Rescue Techniques course
This course provides you with the essential skills and knowledge to act safely and effectively in emergency situations in sports environments. Learn to assess risks, apply specialized first aid, perform safe extrications, and coordinate team rescues. This program will prepare you to respond to incidents, minimizing harm and safeguarding the lives of athletes and spectators.
Sports Rescue Techniques
Differential Advantages
- Realistic Simulations: Practice in simulated scenarios of common sports accidents.
- Specialized Equipment: Familiarize yourself with the use of advanced rescue tools and equipment.
- Expert Instructors: Learn from professionals with extensive experience in sports rescue and emergencies.
- Recognized Certification: Obtain a certification that validates your skills in sports rescue techniques.
- Practical Approach: Maximize your learning through practical exercises and real-world case studies.
- Modality: Online
- Level: Cursos
- Hours: 150 H
- Start date: 25-04-2026
Availability: 1 in stock
Who is it aimed at?
- Adventure and outdoor enthusiasts who wish to acquire vital skills for managing incidents and safeguarding physical integrity in challenging environments.
- Mountain guides, climbing instructors, and kayakers who seek to expand their knowledge of specialized rescue techniques and safety protocols.
- Volunteer search and rescue teams who need to update their skills and optimize their intervention strategies in critical situations.
- Tourism and sports professionals interested in offering safe experiences and minimizing risks in adventure activities.
- Students in sports and physical activity-related fields seeking additional training in rescue Sports and first aid in nature.
Flexibility and practical learning
Adapted to your pace: downloadable material, simulated practical exercises and personalized guidance from rescue experts.
Objectives and competencies
Apply initial assessment and stabilization protocols for victims in sports settings:
Prioritize the victim’s safety, assess ABCDE (airway, breathing, circulation, neurological deficit, exposure), spinal immobilization if necessary, and coordinate with emergency services.
Use specific equipment for the extraction and transfer of injured athletes in different terrains:
“Select and adapt stretchers, splints and immobilization systems according to the type of injury and terrain, ensuring safety and minimizing the risk of aggravating the injury during extraction and transfer.”
To effectively coordinate communication between the rescue team, emergency services, and medical personnel:
Establish clear communication protocols, use standardized terminology, and ensure redundant channels to guarantee the fluidity and accuracy of critical information exchange.
Implement risk and accident prevention strategies in sports practice:
“Develop emergency response protocols, including first aid and evacuation, adapted to different sports disciplines and scenarios.”
Adapt rescue techniques to the specific characteristics of each sport and environment:
“Prioritize the safety of the rescuer and the victim, assessing environmental risks (weather, terrain, wildlife) and adapting standard protocols to unforeseen situations with available equipment.”
Develop quick and effective decision-making skills under pressure in sports emergency situations:
“Prioritize the athlete’s safety, assess immediate risks (injuries, environment), and adapt strategies in real time based on emergency protocols and clear communication with the team.”
Curriculum - Modules
- Comprehensive Maritime Incident Management: protocols, roles, and chain of command for coordinated response
- Operational Planning and Execution: briefing, routes, weather windows, and go/no-go criteria
- Rapid Risk Assessment: criticality matrix, scene control, and decision-making under pressure
- Operational Communication: VHF/GMDSS, standardized reports, and inter-agency liaison
- Tactical Mobility and Safe Boarding: RHIB maneuvers, approach, mooring, and recovery
- Equipment and Technologies: PPE, signaling, satellite tracking, and field data logging
- Immediate Care of the Affected: primary assessment, hypothermia, trauma, and stabilization for evacuation
- Adverse Environmental Conditions: swell, Visibility, flows, and operational mitigation
Simulation and training: critical scenarios, use of VR/AR, and exercises with performance metrics
Documentation and continuous improvement: lessons learned, indicators (MTTA/MTTR), and SOP updates
- Introduction to First Aid in Sports: Objectives, scope, and ethical considerations.
- Initial Assessment of the Injured Person: ABCDE, vital signs, and rapid history taking.
- Bone and Joint Injuries: Sprains, dislocations, and fractures (identification and initial management).
- Muscle Injuries: Contusions, strains, and muscle tears (PRICE treatment).
- Bleeding and Wounds: Control of external and internal bleeding, types of wounds, and basic wound care.
- Head and Spinal Injuries: Suspicion, immobilization, and safe transport.
- Loss of Consciousness and Airway Obstruction Airway Management: Causes, management, and airway clearance techniques (Heimlich maneuver).
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR): Adapted to the sports environment, use of the AED.
Sports Extrication: Basic mobilization and immobilization techniques in different sports scenarios.
Legal Aspects and Liability: Informed consent, chain of custody, and documentation.
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- Introduction to Water Safety: Basic Concepts and Regulations
- Risks in the Aquatic Environment: Identification and Prevention
- Water Safety Equipment: Selection, Use, and Maintenance
- Water Rescue Techniques: Towing, Approach, and Extraction
- First Aid: Primary Assessment and CPR
- Common Sports Injuries: Initial Treatment and Mobilization
- Immobilization and Transport of Injured Persons: Techniques and Materials
- Drowning: Pathophysiology, Prevention, and Management
- Head Injuries and Spinal Cord Injuries: Suspicion and Action
- Legal and Ethical Aspects in the care of aquatic and sports emergencies
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- Introduction to Whitewater: Definition, characteristics, and hazards.
- Specific Equipment: Wetsuits, life jackets (VFI), helmets, and appropriate footwear.
- Whitewater Swimming Techniques: Safe position, efficient kicking and arm strokes.
- Self-Rescue: Clearing obstacles, escaping currents, and managing panic.
- Rope Throwing: Precision techniques, communication, and safety.
- Rope Rescue: Pulley systems, anchors, and safety considerations.
- First Aid in Aquatic Environments: Hypothermia, drowning, and trauma.
- Reading the River: Hazard identification and risk assessment and intervention planning.
- Applicable legislation and regulations: Responsibilities, insurance, and permits.
- Ethics of rescue: Priorities, consent, and limits of intervention.
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- Introduction to First Aid: Basic Principles and Legal Framework
- Scene Assessment: Safety, Mechanism of Injury, and Number of Victims
- Basic Life Support (BLS): CPR in Adults, Children, and Infants; Use of an AED
- Airway Obstruction: The Heimlich Maneuver in Different Age Groups
- Bleeding: Direct Control, Tourniquets, and Compression Bandages
- Wounds and Burns: Classification, Initial Treatment, and Infection Prevention
- Musculoskeletal Injuries: Immobilization of Fractures, Sprains, and Dislocations
- Poisoning and Intoxication: Identification, Initial Management, and Contacting Emergency Services
- Biosafety Protocols: Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Waste Management.
- Safe Blood Collections: Preparation, Puncture Techniques, and Management of Complications.
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- System Architecture and Components: Structural design, materials, and subsystems (mechanical, electrical, electronic, and fluid) with selection and assembly criteria for marine environments
- Fundamentals and Principles of Operation: Physical and engineering foundations (thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electricity, control, and materials) that explain performance and operating limits
- Safety and Environmental (SHE): Risk analysis, PPE, LOTO, hazardous atmospheres, spill and waste management, and emergency response plans
- Applicable Regulations and Standards: IMO/ISO/IEC requirements and local regulations;
- Conformance criteria, certification, and best practices for operation and maintenance
- Inspection, testing, and diagnostics: Visual/dimensional inspection, functional testing, data analysis, and predictive techniques (vibration, thermography, fluid analysis) to identify root causes
- Preventive and predictive maintenance: Hourly/cycle/seasonal plans, lubrication, adjustments, calibrations, consumable replacement, post-service verification, and operational reliability
- Instrumentation, tools, and metrology: Measuring and testing equipment, diagnostic software, calibration and traceability; selection criteria, safe use, and storage
- Onboard integration and interfaces: Mechanical, electrical, fluid, and data compatibility; Sealing and watertightness, EMC/EMI, corrosion protection, and interoperability testing.
Quality, acceptance testing, and commissioning: process and materials control, FAT/SAT, bench and sea trials, go/no-go criteria, and evidence documentation.
Technical documentation and integrated practice: logs, checklists, reports, and a complete case study (safety → diagnosis → intervention → verification → report) applicable to any system.
Plan de estudio - Módulos
- Comprehensive Maritime Incident Management: protocols, roles, and chain of command for coordinated response
- Operational Planning and Execution: briefing, routes, weather windows, and go/no-go criteria
- Rapid Risk Assessment: criticality matrix, scene control, and decision-making under pressure
- Operational Communication: VHF/GMDSS, standardized reports, and inter-agency liaison
- Tactical Mobility and Safe Boarding: RHIB maneuvers, approach, mooring, and recovery
- Equipment and Technologies: PPE, signaling, satellite tracking, and field data logging
- Immediate Care of the Affected: primary assessment, hypothermia, trauma, and stabilization for evacuation
- Adverse Environmental Conditions: swell, Visibility, flows, and operational mitigation
Simulation and training: critical scenarios, use of VR/AR, and exercises with performance metrics
Documentation and continuous improvement: lessons learned, indicators (MTTA/MTTR), and SOP updates
- Introduction to First Aid in Sports: Objectives, scope, and ethical considerations.
- Initial Assessment of the Injured Person: ABCDE, vital signs, and rapid history taking.
- Bone and Joint Injuries: Sprains, dislocations, and fractures (identification and initial management).
- Muscle Injuries: Contusions, strains, and muscle tears (PRICE treatment).
- Bleeding and Wounds: Control of external and internal bleeding, types of wounds, and basic wound care.
- Head and Spinal Injuries: Suspicion, immobilization, and safe transport.
- Loss of Consciousness and Airway Obstruction Airway Management: Causes, management, and airway clearance techniques (Heimlich maneuver).
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR): Adapted to the sports environment, use of the AED.
Sports Extrication: Basic mobilization and immobilization techniques in different sports scenarios.
Legal Aspects and Liability: Informed consent, chain of custody, and documentation.
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- Introduction to Water Safety: Basic Concepts and Regulations
- Risks in the Aquatic Environment: Identification and Prevention
- Water Safety Equipment: Selection, Use, and Maintenance
- Water Rescue Techniques: Towing, Approach, and Extraction
- First Aid: Primary Assessment and CPR
- Common Sports Injuries: Initial Treatment and Mobilization
- Immobilization and Transport of Injured Persons: Techniques and Materials
- Drowning: Pathophysiology, Prevention, and Management
- Head Injuries and Spinal Cord Injuries: Suspicion and Action
- Legal and Ethical Aspects in the care of aquatic and sports emergencies
‘
- Introduction to Whitewater: Definition, characteristics, and hazards.
- Specific Equipment: Wetsuits, life jackets (VFI), helmets, and appropriate footwear.
- Whitewater Swimming Techniques: Safe position, efficient kicking and arm strokes.
- Self-Rescue: Clearing obstacles, escaping currents, and managing panic.
- Rope Throwing: Precision techniques, communication, and safety.
- Rope Rescue: Pulley systems, anchors, and safety considerations.
- First Aid in Aquatic Environments: Hypothermia, drowning, and trauma.
- Reading the River: Hazard identification and risk assessment and intervention planning.
- Applicable legislation and regulations: Responsibilities, insurance, and permits.
- Ethics of rescue: Priorities, consent, and limits of intervention.
‘
- Introduction to First Aid: Basic Principles and Legal Framework
- Scene Assessment: Safety, Mechanism of Injury, and Number of Victims
- Basic Life Support (BLS): CPR in Adults, Children, and Infants; Use of an AED
- Airway Obstruction: The Heimlich Maneuver in Different Age Groups
- Bleeding: Direct Control, Tourniquets, and Compression Bandages
- Wounds and Burns: Classification, Initial Treatment, and Infection Prevention
- Musculoskeletal Injuries: Immobilization of Fractures, Sprains, and Dislocations
- Poisoning and Intoxication: Identification, Initial Management, and Contacting Emergency Services
- Biosafety Protocols: Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Waste Management.
- Safe Blood Collections: Preparation, Puncture Techniques, and Management of Complications.
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- System Architecture and Components: Structural design, materials, and subsystems (mechanical, electrical, electronic, and fluid) with selection and assembly criteria for marine environments
- Fundamentals and Principles of Operation: Physical and engineering foundations (thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electricity, control, and materials) that explain performance and operating limits
- Safety and Environmental (SHE): Risk analysis, PPE, LOTO, hazardous atmospheres, spill and waste management, and emergency response plans
- Applicable Regulations and Standards: IMO/ISO/IEC requirements and local regulations;
- Conformance criteria, certification, and best practices for operation and maintenance
- Inspection, testing, and diagnostics: Visual/dimensional inspection, functional testing, data analysis, and predictive techniques (vibration, thermography, fluid analysis) to identify root causes
- Preventive and predictive maintenance: Hourly/cycle/seasonal plans, lubrication, adjustments, calibrations, consumable replacement, post-service verification, and operational reliability
- Instrumentation, tools, and metrology: Measuring and testing equipment, diagnostic software, calibration and traceability; selection criteria, safe use, and storage
- Onboard integration and interfaces: Mechanical, electrical, fluid, and data compatibility; Sealing and watertightness, EMC/EMI, corrosion protection, and interoperability testing.
Quality, acceptance testing, and commissioning: process and materials control, FAT/SAT, bench and sea trials, go/no-go criteria, and evidence documentation.
Technical documentation and integrated practice: logs, checklists, reports, and a complete case study (safety → diagnosis → intervention → verification → report) applicable to any system.
- Introduction to Aquatic Intervention: principles, safety, and basic equipment.
- Rescue Swimming: approach, control, and towing techniques.
- Boat Rescue: types of boats, basic handling, and safety.
- Water First Aid: CPR, management of hypothermia and aquatic injuries.
- Fundamentals of Vertical Rescue: equipment, knots, and anchoring systems.
- Ascent and Descent Techniques: rappelling, belaying, and pulley systems.
- Victim Extraction from Heights: assessment, stabilization, and transport.
- Basic Life Support: primary assessment, CPR, and AED use.
- Wound Management and Hemorrhage control: bleeding control, bandages, and dressings.
Immobilization and transport of injured persons: splints, cervical collars, and stretchers.
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- Introduction to Water Safety: Accident Prevention and Risk Management
- Physiology of Drowning: Stages, Risk Factors, and the Body’s Response
- Water Rescue Techniques: Entry, Approach, Restraint, and Safe Extraction
- Rescue Equipment: Lifebuoys, Ropes, Rescue Boards, and Buoys
- Basic First Aid: CPR, Hemorrhage Control, and Management of Wounds and Burns
- Treatment of Sports Injuries: Sprains, Fractures, Dislocations, and Head Injuries
- Advanced Life Support: Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and Oxygen Administration
- Emergency Response Protocols
Aquatic rescues: activation of the emergency system, communication, and coordination.
Prevention of spinal cord injuries: immobilization and extraction techniques in the water.
Legal and ethical aspects: civil liability, informed consent, and confidentiality.
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- Legal Framework and Regulations: Regulation of recreational water rescue, applicable laws, responsibilities.
- Rescue Equipment: Types, maintenance, correct use of rescue equipment (buoys, fins, boats).
- Swimming and Rescue Techniques: Approach swimming, towing, releases, safe water entries.
- First Aid and CPR: Victim assessment, basic life support, AED use, action protocols.
- Risks in Recreational Water Sports Environments: Hazard identification, risk assessment, accident prevention.
- Emergency Response Protocols: Rescue organization, communication, coordination with emergency services.
- Rescue in Different Environments: Swimming pools, beaches, rivers, reservoirs: specific characteristics and techniques.
Weather Conditions and Their Impact: Effects of waves, currents, wind, and temperature on rescue operations.
Rescue Psychology: Stress management, communication with the victim, and teamwork.
Drills and Continuous Training: Importance of practice, skills improvement, and knowledge updates.
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- Introduction to aquatic rescue: history, evolution, and legislation.
- Physiology of drowning: phases, associated pathologies, and prevention.
- Rescue equipment: types, maintenance, and proper use.
- Water entry techniques: according to the situation and environment.
- Approach and rescue swimming: techniques and adaptations to the natural environment.
- Towing techniques: different grips and safe transfers.
- Victim extraction: considerations, methods, and support.
- Basic first aid: CPR, airway obstruction management, and life support.
- Operating in natural environments: rivers, lakes, reservoirs, and beaches.
- Occupational risk prevention in rescue aquatic.
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Career opportunities
- Lifeguard at sports facilities: swimming pools, climbing walls, ski slopes, adventure parks.
- Outdoor sports activity guide: hiking, canyoning, climbing, rafting.
- Member of sports rescue teams: sports federations, mountain clubs, emergency organizations.
- Sports rescue techniques instructor: training centers, adventure schools, universities.
- Sports safety consultant: risk assessment, protocol design, staff training.
- Safety manager at sporting events: competitions, festivals, rallies.
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) specializing in sports rescue: pre-hospital care in sports environments.
- First aid and Risk prevention in sports: companies, sports clubs, educational centers.
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Admission requirements
Academic/professional profile:
Degree/Bachelor's degree in Nautical Science/Maritime Transport, Naval/Marine Engineering, or a related field; or proven professional experience in bridge/operations.
Language proficiency:
Recommended functional maritime English (SMCP) for simulations and technical materials.
5. Induction
Updated resume, copy of degree or seaman's book, ID card/passport, letter of motivation.
Technical requirements (for online):
Equipment with camera/microphone, stable connection, ≥ 24” monitor recommended for ECDIS/Radar-ARPA.
Admission process and dates
1. Online
application
(form + documents).
2. Academic review and interview
(profile/objectives/schedule compatibility).
3. Admission decision
(+ scholarship proposal if applicable).
4. Reservation of place
(deposit) and registration.
5. Induction
(access to campus, calendars, simulator guides).
Scholarships and grants
- Rescue Fundamentals: Master the essential protocols to act safely and effectively in sports environments.
- Extraction Techniques: Learn proven and adaptable methods for various emergency situations in sports.
- Specialized Equipment: Understand and handle rescue equipment, optimizing its use for a rapid and effective response.
- Sports First Aid: Acquire vital skills for the stabilization and initial care of common and serious injuries.
- Drills and Case Studies: Consolidate your learning through realistic scenarios that will prepare you to make decisions. reviews.
Testimonials
During a climbing training exercise, a teammate fell and was left precariously suspended. I applied the high-angle rescue techniques I had learned, securing the area, stabilizing the injured climber, and performing a controlled and safe descent, preventing further injury and facilitating his evacuation.
Mastering advanced kitesurfing techniques in the Advanced Watersports course allowed me to ride with greater control and precision, even in challenging conditions. I was able to consistently execute complex maneuvers like the back roll and front roll, exceeding my initial expectations. The expert instruction and practical approach of the course were fundamental to my progress.
“I applied the whitewater rescue techniques I learned during training to stabilize and evacuate an unconscious kayaker after a capsize. The precision of my movements and the speed of my response, thanks to the training, were crucial to his survival and subsequent recovery.”
I applied the whitewater rescue techniques I learned during the course to stabilize and evacuate an injured kayaker on a Class III rapids river. The precision of my maneuvers and the composure I demonstrated, a direct result of the training, were crucial for a safe and effective rescue.
Frequently asked questions
To guarantee the safety and well-being of athletes in case of accidents or emergencies during sports practice.
Yes. The itinerary includes ECDIS/Radar-ARPA/BRM with harbor, ocean, fog, storm, and SAR scenarios.
Online with live sessions; hybrid option for simulator/practical placements through agreements.
To guarantee the safety and well-being of athletes in case of accidents or injuries during sports practice.
Recommended functional SMCP. We offer support materials for standard phraseology.
Yes, with a relevant degree or experience in maritime/port operations. The admissions interview will confirm suitability.
Optional (3–6 months) through Companies & Collaborations and the Alumni Network.
Simulator practice (rubrics), defeat plans, SOPs, checklists, micro-tests and applied TFM.
A degree from Navalis Magna University + operational portfolio (tracks, SOPs, reports and KPIs) useful for audits and employment.
- Introduction to aquatic rescue: history, evolution, and legislation.
- Physiology of drowning: phases, associated pathologies, and prevention.
- Rescue equipment: types, maintenance, and proper use.
- Water entry techniques: according to the situation and environment.
- Approach and rescue swimming: techniques and adaptations to the natural environment.
- Towing techniques: different grips and safe transfers.
- Victim extraction: considerations, methods, and support.
- Basic first aid: CPR, airway obstruction management, and life support.
- Operating in natural environments: rivers, lakes, reservoirs, and beaches.
- Occupational risk prevention in rescue aquatic.
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Request information
- Complete the Application Form
- Attach your CV/Qualifications (if you have them to hand).
- Indicate your preferred cohort (January/May/September) and whether you want the hybrid option with simulator sessions.
Teachers
Eng. Tomás Riera
Full Professor
Eng. Tomás Riera
Full Professor
Naval engineer specializing in the selection, integration, and optimization of propulsion systems for yachts, high-speed craft, and service vessels.
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Full Professor
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Full Professor
Materials engineer specializing in marine composites and corrosion protection systems for ships, yachts, and port structures.
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Full Professor
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Full Professor
Naval electrical engineer with over fifteen years of experience in the design, integration, and operation of power and automation systems.
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Full Professor
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Full Professor
Specialist in meteorological and operational decision-making for coastal and offshore navigation, integrating wind, wave, and current models.
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Full Professor
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Full Professor
Naval engineer with a PhD in applied hydrodynamics and over a decade of experience designing high-performance hulls and marine structures.
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Full Professor
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Full Professor
MCA-certified captain with command of ocean-going vessels, specializing in advanced maneuvering, navigation management, and bridge safety.