BODY BASICS accredited Sports Massage courses provide 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.

The 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), the UK's leading independent professional body for Sports Massage .

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.
• Posture evaluation - how and what to observe for postural evaluation
• Treatment - this will build on prior massage technique and include:
  • Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
  • Neuro Muscular Technique (NMT)
  • Muscle Energy Technique (MET)
  • Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)
  • Soft Tissue Release Technique (STR)
  • Connective Tissue Massage (CTM)
  • Passive articulation of major joints
• 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

• Previous Anatomy, Physiology & Massage (incl. Professionalism & aspects of Business)
• Completion of 100 case studies (10 clients x 5 treatments and 50 Treatmnet Event Log)
• Multiple choice examination lasting 1 hours.
• Written Question Paper lasting 2 hours (5 Short Answer, 2 Long Answer)
• A practical examination lasting 1 hour
• In class assessment and examinations

• Physiotherapy
• Osteopathy
• Chiropractic
• Sports Science students or graduates
• Other similar qualifications or professions

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.
• Join A Professional Organisation
  Students studying for ITEC qualifications can get FREE student membership of the Complementary Therapists Association (CThA) The CThA provides a complete range of services including:
  - Free membership magazine
  - Access to the members area on the website
  - Insurance covering you while you study
  - The chance to join local groups in your area
  
• If you are nearing the end of your course full members of the CThA also get:
  - Over 40% off insurance
  - Promotional opportunities
  - 24 hour legal helpline
  - Free listing on the Embody website, the largest online beauty, health and Wellness directory
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• Study further courses such as Sports Massage, Lymphatic Massage , Deep Tissue Massage course , Indian Head Massage, Aromatherapy, Reflexology , Thai Yoga Massage, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy, Herbal Medicine etc.
• develop their own clinics as well as treat and consult a wider range of clients.
• develop their Continual Professional Development (CPD) portfolio

The INTERNATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINATION COUNCIL (I.T.E.C) is an awarding body offering vocational qualifications in Complementary Therapy and Bodywork. ITEC is recognised 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).

SMA standards and practice are recognised by all major sporting bodies in the UK, including:

• British Olympic Association
• British Paralympic Association
• UK Sport
• Home Country Institutes of Sports
• National Governing Bodies of Sports e.g. Football Association (FA)
  

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