Sports Massage Courses ITEC Diploma. Treating athletes for peak performance

Testimonial

“I completed both the Anatomy, Physiology and Massage and the Sports Massage course in 2005. I found the courses to be brilliant, very challenging but very rewarding and worthwhile. The courses complimented each other very well and though I found it tough studying both together the outcome was well worth it since I gained so much information and knowledge as well and qualifying both as a holistic massage and sports massage therapist. Currently, I work as sports therapist in a sports rehab clinic which is attached to a leisure facility, treating clients for a variety of sports injuries as well as providing holistic massage treatments. I also work with a rugby club undertaking strapping and taping techniques and a variety of physio duties. The Tutors at Portobello were very good, helpful and interactive and assisted in providing some opportunities to work outside the college so as to be able to apply the skills learned. These qualifications have provided me with the skills I need to work actively and professionally in the fields of sports rehab and holistic massage and I find the work to be very rewarding and satisfying.“

Caroline McHugh

ITEC Sports Massage Course

The increased public awareness in fitness & the need to exercise in order to lead a healthy well-balanced life has led to a massive boost in the numbers of people participating in sports. This interest in fitness has in turn led to an added demand for the qualified sports therapist who have a complete understanding of the treatment & prevention of sports injuries. Massage applied skilfully is the most effective way of releasing muscular tension & preventing injury to the muscular-skeletal system.

Sports massage has many common aims and a thorough knowledge of the classical massage movements and anatomy & physiology are essential. It is for this reason ITEC have a pre-requisite of a Diploma in Holistic Massage which you can study concurrently with this module. In Portobello Institute, we also include the important techniques of bandaging & strapping that are not on the ITEC syllabus but are essential for any professional sports therapist. This course in conjunction with the Anatomy, Physiology and Body Massage course will give you the knowledge & skills to treat & prevent a variety of sports injuries.

Course type:	Part time course, 1 evening per week
Venue:	Dublin
Course code:	ESPMOCT10
Start date:	October 2010
Fees:	See Fees and Schedules
Combo Option:	Great savings by doing these 2 courses together! Anatomy, Physiology & Massage + Sports Massage (For details see Fees & Schedules )

Qualifications gained:

ITEC Diploma in Sports Massage

Entry requirements:

ITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage or equivalent – can be studied at the same time as sports massage.

Content:

- Post Rehab Orthpaedic Excercise

- Therapeutic Flexibility
- Stress Management
- Industrial Fitness/Workers Compensation
- Avoiding Injury Recurrence
- Drug Interaction With Exercise
- Sports Medicine and Health Care
- Achieving Maximum Insurance
- Reimbursement In A Managed
- Care Environment

Learn to work with and develop exercise
programs for individuals suffering from:
- Arthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Stroke
- Cardiac Problems
- Asthma
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Cancer Wellness
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Post Menopause

Learn how to help clients suffering from orthopaedic problems and conditions of the:
- Neck
- Shoulders
- Upper Back
- Low Back
- Hips
- Knees
- Ankles
- Elbows and Hands

Assesment Criteria:
Modular multiple choice question papers &
practical exams, completion of case studies.

This is an abbreviation & the full curriculum can be viewed on www.itecworld.co.uk

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This course provides students with the necessary knowledge and expertise to pursue careers as;

- a Sports Massage Therapist

Or for further study in:

- Anatomy & Physiology Massage

- Nutritional Advisor

- Personal Trainer