Course description
It is now a requirement for therapists wishing to take the Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy to hold a Level 3 Sports Massage qualification. This course has been designed to enable therapists holding a level 3 body massage qualification (or equivalent) to upskill in sports massage techniques and take the exams and gain a Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage, allowing progression to level 4.
Content
Whilst enrolled upon this intensive, 3-day course you will develop your knowledge and understanding of the theory underpinning the practise of sports massage therapy. The course consists of five distinct units:
- Anatomy and Physiology for Sports Massage
- Principles of Health and Fitness
- Professional Practice in Sports Massage
- Understand the Principles of Soft Tissue Dysfunction
- Sports Massage Treatments
As you will already hold a Level 3 Anatomy qualification, you will be given practice questions covering the study of anatomy and physiology including following body systems: cells; skin; skeletal; muscular; joint; nervous; endocrine; cardiovascular; lymphatic; respiratory; digestive; and urinary to revise in your own time.
In addition you will study:
- The effects of sports massage
- Benefits of a healthy lifestyle
- Effects of exercise on the body
- Components of fitness
- Principles of training
- Healthy eating
- Professional practice and conduct
- Setting up and management of a practice
- Soft tissue, dysfunction and repair
- Client assessment
- Contra-indications and indications
- Sports Massage treatments
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