The training, which was made possible by the Australian High Commission Papua New Guinea, is expected to run for another week and is designed to improve the organisation’s sport science and sports medicine practitioners.

The first week saw a three-day medical workshop take centre stage.

Physiotherapist Matthew Natusch led a refresher on delivering strapping, identifying and diagnosing injuries as well as codes of conduct on regarding dealing with athletes on the second day.

Participants on the final day were taken through reviewing first aid responses, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, spinal and concussion management.

The second week is set to see strength and conditioning become the focus.

Guests form the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association is expected to make an appearance.