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Course requirement:
This new exciting course enables the therapist to gain practical and theoretical skill necessary to work as a Sports Massage Therapist. During the course the learners will develop the knowledge and understanding of the theory underpinning the practice of Sports Massage Therapy, including Structural and Functioning Anatomy and Physiology, Nutrition, Classification of sports injuries and the stages of healing. This New exciting course is divided into 5 units. A brief synopsis of syllabus is below. Sports massage is often referred to as soft tissue manipulation.
This new exciting course enables the therapist to gain practical and theoretical skill necessary to work as a Sports Massage Therapist. During the course the learners will develop the knowledge and understanding of the theory underpinning the practice of Sports Massage Therapy, including Structural and Functioning Anatomy and Physiology, Nutrition, Classification of sports injuries and the stages of healing. This New exciting course is divided into 5 units. A brief synopsis of syllabus is below. Sports massage is often referred to as soft tissue manipulation.
Synopsis of Syllabus
- Anatomy and Physiology for Sports Massage: All the major and minor systems of the body studied.
- Principles of Health and Fitness: this module provides an overview of the components of fitness and reviews the effects of exercise on the body systems. This will help the therapist when setting up a treatment plan for the individual. Lectures include healthy eating for prevention, growth repair and injury recovery.
- Professional Practice in Sports Massage: the learner reviews the current legislation required in Sports Massage, best practice in the clinic room and in a mobile clinic. Consultation procedures, code of ethics and red and yellow flags reviewed.
- Understanding the Principal of Soft Tissue Dysfunction: This new unit reviews injuries acute and chronic, soft tissue injuries and dysfunction. Grades of injuries for sprains, strains, fractures, cartilage damage and contusions are outlined. Posture deformity, impaired ROM, and the process of tissue repair helps the therapist to develop a treatment plan for the individual athlete.
- Sports Massage Treatments: The origin of sports massage is reviewed. The fundamentals of sports massage from a theoretical and practical application; pre-competition, post- competition, inter-competition, intra-competition, and maintenance is studied. The basic movement of sports massage: Effleurage, Petrissage, Tapotement, Friction, Connective Tissue Massage (CTM) and their practical application.
- "Award in Infection Prevention”( UIP4) required to be completed during the course. This is a compulsory element. APL applies.
Examinations:
1. iTEC Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy Level 3 UK
iTEC Award in Infection prevention and control
2. IISSM Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy
- iUSP 160 Anatomy and Physiology for Sports Massage 50 MCQ paper
- iUSP 174 Principles of Health and Fitness Assignment
- iUSP 150 Professional Practice in Sports massage Assignment
- iUSP 181 Understanding the principles of soft tissue dysfunction Assignment
- iUSP 178 Sports Massage treatments Practical External exam Case studies 25 - 5 x 5
- UIP4 Award in Infection Prevention MCQ
- IISSM: Continuous assessment Practical and Theory
1. iTEC Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy Level 3 UK
iTEC Award in Infection prevention and control
2. IISSM Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy
Course Fee:
Sports Massage Therapy Level 3 UK Euros €1450
Payment options
Option 1. Full payment with application form € 1450
Option 2 Deposit of €650 with application form and €900 on first day of course.
Option 3 Deposit €500 with application form and 5 payments of each €225.
Option 4 As arranged with Accounts Department
Examinations fees: Sports Massage Level 3 TBC
Award in Infection prevention and control TBC
Next course starting September 2025
Blended learning will apply and course will begin with Theory Zoom Classes
Courses are evening, weekend and part-time with a blended learning approach, some theory classes via zoom and or recorded. Notes for classes can be accessed via Media platform and or the College website.
Qualifications cross borders:
https://www.qqi.ie/sites/default/files/media/file-uploads/Qualifications%20can%20Cross%20Boundries%202019.pdf
Sports Massage Therapy Level 3 UK Euros €1450
Payment options
Option 1. Full payment with application form € 1450
Option 2 Deposit of €650 with application form and €900 on first day of course.
Option 3 Deposit €500 with application form and 5 payments of each €225.
Option 4 As arranged with Accounts Department
Examinations fees: Sports Massage Level 3 TBC
Award in Infection prevention and control TBC
Next course starting September 2025
Blended learning will apply and course will begin with Theory Zoom Classes
Courses are evening, weekend and part-time with a blended learning approach, some theory classes via zoom and or recorded. Notes for classes can be accessed via Media platform and or the College website.
Qualifications cross borders:
https://www.qqi.ie/sites/default/files/media/file-uploads/Qualifications%20can%20Cross%20Boundries%202019.pdf
