Sports Massage Therapy
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Course: Sports Orthopedic / Massage Therapy
Course requirement:
The learner must be 18 years of age before the exam date. Learners should hold a Level 3 (UK) Qualification in Sports Massage or equivalent. APL will apply. This new exciting course covers the ITEC syllabus Units 456,457 and Unit 458. This Course has been designed for Therapists who are currently working in the Sport and Active leisure, Including Osteopaths, Physiotherapy, Sports Therapists and Massage therapists. This specialised qualification is to enrich practitioners’ understanding of advanced anatomical, physiological and pathological principals relevant to the application of Sports Massage. Therapists will learn to critically evaluate massage strategies and methods to inform on future treatment.
Synopsis of Syllabus
1. Structural and functional anatomy of the major joints
2. Posture assessment, posture types. Common posture deviations and sports specific
postures
3. Pathophysiology of common sports injuries and soft tissue dysfunction
Acute V Chronic
4. Range of movement, Goniometer readings and Orthopedic tests as per syllabus
5. Surface anatomy and palpatory techniques.
6. Sports Massage to include:
· Remedial Massage,
· Pre Competition,
· Post Competition,
· Inter- Competition, Massage
· General training
7. Classification of Injuries and Management of injuries
8. Techniques for prevention of injuries including posture assessment
9. Exercise - passive - active and restive.
· Ladders of rehabilitation
· Effects of Exercise on muscles and soft tissue
· Overview of Exercise Physiology
· Principals of training
· Energy Systems (Aerobic, Anaerobic, Creative Phosphate System
8 Understand appropriate massage techniques for sports
· Muscle energy technique / Muscle Testing.
· Connective Tissue massages Major ( CTM)
· Soft tissue release and stripping technique (STR)
· Lymphatic Drainage Massage (LDM)
· Neuromuscular technique (NMT)
· Deep Tissue Massage (DTM)
· Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)
Chryotherapy thermotherapy and Hydrotherapy
9 Application of above techniques on Sports related traumas
Examinations:
1. IISSM Continuous assessment Practical and Theory
2. ITEC Units Case studies as per syllabus
3. ITEC Units Assignment
4. ITEC Unit Practical Examination and Case studies as per syllabus
Qualifications / Awards
I ITEC Certificate Sports Massage Therapy. Level 4 UK.
2 IISSM Diploma in Sports Orthopedic / Massage Therapy Level 6 Ireland See below
Qualifications can cross boundaries - a rough guide to comparing qualifications in the UK and Ireland
Next course: February 2022
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.
Course requirement:
The learner must be 18 years of age before the exam date. Learners should hold a Level 3 (UK) Qualification in Sports Massage or equivalent. APL will apply. This new exciting course covers the ITEC syllabus Units 456,457 and Unit 458. This Course has been designed for Therapists who are currently working in the Sport and Active leisure, Including Osteopaths, Physiotherapy, Sports Therapists and Massage therapists. This specialised qualification is to enrich practitioners’ understanding of advanced anatomical, physiological and pathological principals relevant to the application of Sports Massage. Therapists will learn to critically evaluate massage strategies and methods to inform on future treatment.
Synopsis of Syllabus
1. Structural and functional anatomy of the major joints
2. Posture assessment, posture types. Common posture deviations and sports specific
postures
3. Pathophysiology of common sports injuries and soft tissue dysfunction
Acute V Chronic
4. Range of movement, Goniometer readings and Orthopedic tests as per syllabus
5. Surface anatomy and palpatory techniques.
6. Sports Massage to include:
· Remedial Massage,
· Pre Competition,
· Post Competition,
· Inter- Competition, Massage
· General training
7. Classification of Injuries and Management of injuries
8. Techniques for prevention of injuries including posture assessment
9. Exercise - passive - active and restive.
· Ladders of rehabilitation
· Effects of Exercise on muscles and soft tissue
· Overview of Exercise Physiology
· Principals of training
· Energy Systems (Aerobic, Anaerobic, Creative Phosphate System
8 Understand appropriate massage techniques for sports
· Muscle energy technique / Muscle Testing.
· Connective Tissue massages Major ( CTM)
· Soft tissue release and stripping technique (STR)
· Lymphatic Drainage Massage (LDM)
· Neuromuscular technique (NMT)
· Deep Tissue Massage (DTM)
· Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)
Chryotherapy thermotherapy and Hydrotherapy
9 Application of above techniques on Sports related traumas
Examinations:
1. IISSM Continuous assessment Practical and Theory
2. ITEC Units Case studies as per syllabus
3. ITEC Units Assignment
4. ITEC Unit Practical Examination and Case studies as per syllabus
Qualifications / Awards
I ITEC Certificate Sports Massage Therapy. Level 4 UK.
2 IISSM Diploma in Sports Orthopedic / Massage Therapy Level 6 Ireland See below
Qualifications can cross boundaries - a rough guide to comparing qualifications in the UK and Ireland
Next course: February 2022
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.
Sports Massage Therapy Level 4 UK Euros €1850
Payment options;
Option 1 Full Payment of €1850 with application form Examination fees not included.
Option 2 Deposit €600 with application form and €1250 on first day of course.
Option 3 Deposit €350 with application from and 5 payments of €300.
Option 4 As arranged with accounts department
Examination Fees: Paid separately
ITEC Level 4 Sports Massage €145
ITEC Award in Infection Prevention for CAM and Sports Massage €40
Payment options;
Option 1 Full Payment of €1850 with application form Examination fees not included.
Option 2 Deposit €600 with application form and €1250 on first day of course.
Option 3 Deposit €350 with application from and 5 payments of €300.
Option 4 As arranged with accounts department
Examination Fees: Paid separately
ITEC Level 4 Sports Massage €145
ITEC Award in Infection Prevention for CAM and Sports Massage €40
