Introduction.
This course covers anatomy and physiology for sports massage, the principles of injury prevention and management, types of sports injuries, contra-indications and when and when not to treat and the principles of health and fitness that may influence the treatment and recovery.
During the course, the learners focus on the development of wider skills in a sports massage setting, working with others and problem solving in injury management and develop a range of modality techniques, essential for successful performance in employment as a sports massage therapist
Learners who wish to undertake this qualification must also achieve the Award in Infection Prevention for Complementary Therapies / Clinic Room Infection Control (UIP4) and Sports Massage qualification or a regulated equivalent.
The learners must hold a Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Massage, Level 3 Diploma Body Treatments or equivalent or studying equivalent courses.
Synopsis of Syllabus.
Examinations:
Qualification / Award.
This course covers anatomy and physiology for sports massage, the principles of injury prevention and management, types of sports injuries, contra-indications and when and when not to treat and the principles of health and fitness that may influence the treatment and recovery.
During the course, the learners focus on the development of wider skills in a sports massage setting, working with others and problem solving in injury management and develop a range of modality techniques, essential for successful performance in employment as a sports massage therapist
Learners who wish to undertake this qualification must also achieve the Award in Infection Prevention for Complementary Therapies / Clinic Room Infection Control (UIP4) and Sports Massage qualification or a regulated equivalent.
The learners must hold a Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Massage, Level 3 Diploma Body Treatments or equivalent or studying equivalent courses.
Synopsis of Syllabus.
- Under the roles and function of the energy systems in relation to physical activity and exercise.
- Discuss in detail the structure and function of the muscular system
- Understand the responses of the nervous system to sport and exercise.
- Discuss the anatomy and physiology of major joints of the body.
- Understand the effects of anatomy, physiology, and pathology on human function.
- Outline in detail the principles of injury prevention and management.
- Discuss the principles of training and components of fitness.
- Discuss in detail the principles of soft tissue dysfunction.
- Be able to conduct assessment for sports massage and sports injuries.
- Be able to demonstrate professional practice in sports massage.
- Discuss in detail the effects and benefits of sports massage.
- Be able to demonstrate sports massage techniques.
- Be able to conduct pre / post/ inter competition and general massage treatment modalities asper syllabus.
Examinations:
- iTEC Practical Examination
- iTEC: MCQ 50 MCQ external examination
- iTEC: Portfolio of evidence containing: 5 clients treated 3 times each (15).
- iTEC: Award Infection Prevention
- IISSM Continuous assessment Practical and Theory.
Qualification / Award.
- iTEC Extended Diploma in Sports Massage
- IISSM Advances Diploma in Remedial Massage Therapy.
