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Course: Taping and Strapping for Sports and Leisure activity
Course Requirements: Prospective students must hold a recognised Diploma in Anatomy Physiology, Massage, (Holistic massage) be studying or hold a Diploma in remedial/ Sports Massage Therapy Level 3 UK, and or a professional qualification i.e. Nurse, Osteopath, Physiotherapist, Physical therapist or equivalent. The course is to enable learners to gain the practical and theoretical skills necessary to provide taping and strapping for the Sport and Active Leisure Industry. The purpose of this specialist qualification is to enrich practitioners’ understanding of taping and strapping techniques relevant to general support and to limit specific movement. It will provide learners with techniques to facilitate taping and strapping techniques.
Synopsis of Syllabus:
1 Structural Anatomy of the major joints of the body
2 Functional anatomy of the major joints of the body
3 Muscle testing for all the muscles from modules
· Remedial / Sports Massage
· Advances remedial / sports massage
4 Sports mechanics / biomechanics / Posture assessment
5 Review the stress placed on injured tissue in sport and leisure activity
6 Review the pathology of tissue healing
7 Indications for Taping or Strapping
8 Materials required for Taping and Strapping
9 Application of Taping and Strapping as per syllabus.
10 Case Studies as per syllabus
Examinations:
1. IISSM Continuous Assignment
IISSM Internal Practical assessment with external examiner.
IISSM Evidence of treatment (Case Studies) as per syllabus
IISSM Continuous assessment Practical and Theory
Qualifications /Awards
1 IISSM Diploma Taping and Strapping for Sports and Leisure Activity
Next course: September 2025
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.
Taping and strapping Euros € 550
Payment options
Option 1 Full Payment of €550
Option 2 Deposit € 350 and €225 on first day of course
Option 3 Deposit € 300 and two payments of € 150
Option 4 As arranged with accounts department
