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Sports Massage & Injuries course has been an excellent
and informative course. The support and encouragement have been
great throughout the course" - Denise (student of osteopathy)
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Sports Massage & Injuries Course
ITEC Diploma Course
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This
BODY BASICS Diploma course in Sports Injuries and Massage provides
an excellent opportunity for anybody wishing to further their knowledge
in Body Therapy. This is an intensive course and once completed,
will leave any therapist with the confidence to treat a wide variety
of common sporting conditions and ailments.
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treatment is not just limited to sports injuries, but can be applied
to injuries sustained in everyday life. It will also allow successful
students to join the Sports Massage Association (SMA) |
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COURSE
CONTENT & WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
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The
following are a list of some of the topics which are covered on
the course:
- Regional
Anatomy - study of constituent parts of a given body region.
- Applied
Anatomy - study of how the body parts function individually and
in relation to other body regions.
- Origin,
Insertion and Action of over 50 muscles.
- Injuries
- study of common injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments, bursa
and bone and how to assess for each one.
- Treatment
- this will build on prior massage technique.
- Use
of ice (Cryotherapy) in acute injuries - it's rationale and method
of application.
- A
look at different types of exercises and stretching routines.
- Pre,
post and maintenance sports massage routines
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COURSE
REQUIREMENTS
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- Previous
Anatomy, Physiology & Massage (incl. Professionalism &
aspects of Business )
- Completion
of 5 case studies (3 treatments each)
- A
final multiple choice examination lasting 1 hours.
- A
practical examination lasting 1 hour
- In
class assessment and examinations
THIS
COURSE IS ALSO IDEAL FOR
QUALIFIED OR STUDENT:
- Physiotherapists
- Osteopath
- Chiropractors
- Sports
Science
- Other
similar qualifications or professions
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LENGTH
OF COURSE
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OPPORTUNITIES
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Following
successful completion, our students have progressed to go on and:
- work
in Sports and Health Clubs as a Sports Therapists.
- Join
the Sports Massage Association (SMA) - Lead body for Sports Massage
in the UK.
- go
on to study further study such as Osteopathy, Sports Science,
Acupuncture, Physiotherapy and Herbal Medicine.
- develop
their own clinics as well as treat and consult a wider range of
clients.
- develop
their Continual Professional Development (CPD) portfolio
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THE
EXAMINATION BODY - ITEC
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The
INTERNATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINATION COUNCIL (I.T.E.C) is an awarding
body offering vocational qualifications in Complementary Therapy
and Bodywork. ITEC is recognized and regulated by the Qualifications
and Curriculum Authority (QCA), and the Department of Education
and Employment. ITEC is an independent examining body that offers
impartiality and objectivity in its examinations.
ITEC is recognised by insurance companies for professional liability
insurance.
Successful
completion of this diploma course will provide you with the title
of "Sports Massage Therapist", and the knowledge
and techniques needed to give a treatment.
Practitioner
insurance is also available upon successful completion of the course
and as well as the ability to join the Sports Massage Association
(SMA)
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