Course Dates in 2010 & 2011:

September 4th & 5th

October 9th & 10th

November 27th & 28th

January 15th & 16th

February 12th & 13th

March 26th & 27th

April/May 30th & 1st

June 4th & 5th

Course Times: 9 am until 4 pm.

Location: Conel College see contact us for further details.

Course Cost:

£200.00 (inc. VAT)

(a £75.00 deposit is required, non-refundable)

Payment Options:

Deposit: £75.00

Final Payment: £125.00

Full Payment: £200.00

Application Form:

Please download and complete this Application Form whether making payment by PayPal or Cheque.

Course Facts:

Although Sports Massage suggests by name to be focused on those who participate in sport, deep tissue massage is for 'ordinary people'. It benefits all of us in many positive ways, physically and psychologically.

This two day introductory sports massage course is suitable for both those who wish to continue onto the professional Sport & Remedial Massage Diploma at North London School of Sports Massage, as well as those who wish to develop hands-on skills to massage friends and family.

It is a practical weekend that provides hands-on opportunity to experience the basic principles of sports massage. Techniques that will be covered include effleurage, petrissage and deep strokes, enabling you to give a top to toe deep tissue massage.  Our focus will be to develop your skills to allow you to give a safe and effective sports massage without stressing your hands. 

The Introduction Sports Massage weekend is also recommended for those who have a massage background and would like to develop and/or improve their technique.

Enjoy this practical sports massage weekend that is packed with ideas.

What's Included:

• VAT
• Pre-course literature
• Use of hydrolic beds
• Towels, lotions, couch roll & handwipes
• Tea, coffee & healthy snacks
• Certificate of attendance

For those who are considering a career in Sports & Remedial Massage, the introduction weekend is a good starting point to find out if this is the direction you would like to take without committing too much time or money.

This weekend sports massage course is also the foundational requirement for students considering the Sport & Remedial Massage Diploma.

Course Start Dates in 2010 & 2011:

September 19th (Sundays 10EB 3 places left)

September 26th  (Sundays 10E) FULL

October 23rd  (Saturday 10F 3 places left)

January 30th (Sunday 11A)

March 5th (Saturday 11B)

Course Schedule

Application Form:

Please download and complete this Application Form whether making payment by PayPal or Cheque.

Course Cost:

Early Bird Discount £2,190.00 - Save £330.00 if you pay by the 15th July for the September and October courses.  It is not transferable to another course. 

£2,520.00 (inc. VAT)

(a £500.00 deposit is required, £200.00 non-refundable)

Final examination not included. (£150.00)

Payment Options:

Deposit: £500.00 

Final or Full Payment can be made by cash, cheque, standing order or bank transfer. 

Bank Transfer Details:
Barclays
Sort Code: 205300
Bank Account: 13059219

The Standing Order consists of 6 payments in the amount of £343.30, this includes a £40 administration fee. Please request this option on your application form should you want to choose this method of payment. 

Course Facts:

The Sports Massage Diploma is taught over 23 weekends spread over a period of 11 months (depending on national holidays).

Classes start at 9:00am on either a Saturday or Sunday, finishing at 4:00pm.

Generally classes are held every two weekends to allow enough time for home practice and course work.

Entry Requirements:

1. Ideally 4 GCSE's and 1 A level or a similar academic qualification
2. A basic massage qualification or a NLSSM sports massage introductory weekend certificate
3. An active involvement in a sport, dance or exercise activity
4. 21 years of age - exceptions can be made dependant on an interview process.

Students will need to obtain a First Aid Certificate prior to the completion of the course, or before doing event work. Opportunities will be made available during the course for students to obtain a First Aid Certificate, otherwise you can obtain one from a recognized HSC provider.

Student insurance will be required to complete your practical external sports massage studies and take part in event work. Further details will follow in your welcome pack.

Further Information

Teaching Staff  l  What Is Included  l  What Is Not Included  l  Purchases  l  Venues  l  Course Syllabus  l  Examinations  l  Awards

 Teaching Staff

NLSSM sports massage tutors are thoroughly trained in anatomy & physiology. They are qualified sports massage therapists who are able to perform the highest level of techniques.

All tutors have successful sports massage practices of their own, and can offer extensive hands-on remedial massage advice. Bringing years of experience working with elite performance athletes, medical practitioners and physical therapists, many of the tutors hold further credentials in osteopathy, physiotherapy, sports therapy, nursing, biomechanics, sports coaching, functional fitness, pilates.

Helping to ensure students get the attention they need to develop their skills, we have a ratio of one teacher to every three students during the practical sports massage sessions .

The sports massage course training methods are based on 'accelerated learning', innovative techniques to ensure students learn more and retain the information.

 What is Included

• VAT
• Use of DVD & Video Library
• Access to practical sports massage rooms for additional weekend practice sessions
• NLSSM polo shirt
• Tea, coffee & biscuits
• A supportive mentoring system
• Comprehensive lecture notes
• A high ratio of teacher to student instruction
• Application of accelerated learning techniques to enhance absorption of information
• Hydraulic couches, towels, couch rolls, lotions & handwipes
• Weekly email newsletters with events, jobs, articles etc.

 What is Not Included

Student Insurance: this has been negotiated at a very reasonable rate and this will be discussed on the first day of the course.

To accomodate those that already have their 1st Aid, this has not been included in the price. An Appointed Persons is accepted. NLSSM does offer an accredited 1st Aid course that has been specifically catered to the needs of sport & remedial massage students.

Final examination fees (Practical and Written) are £150.00. Exam dates are available throughout the year. Students have the option to register and attend any of the offered dates within a 12 month period.

Students will also be responsible for the cost of their books and a suitable couch to fulfill their external practice session hours.

 Purchases

Massage Couches: each student will need access to a couch to complete their practical sports massage work. It is recommended that you obtain a massage couch prior to starting the course. See "Choosing a Massage Couch".

Tarsus a 10% discount is available to all students enrolled on the NLSSM Sports Massage Course. Further information on recommended massage couches is available on our Useful Links page.

Sports massage students required reading list is:

Trail Guide to the Body
Author: Andrew Biel
Publisher: Bodywork/Health ISBN: 0-9658534-1-1

The Massage Connection Anatomy & Physiology
Author: Kalyani Premakumar
Publisher: Lippincott Williams ISBN: 0-7817-3476-2

 Venues

NLSSM has two sites, the large one is a modernized campus, with excellent facilities, treatment rooms that have hydraulic beds and spacious workspaces. All teaching rooms are equipped with modern technology to enhance the learning process.

The second site is contained within the Old Fire Station next door to the larger campus of Conel (or The College of North East London). It is a smaller site, but well equiped with beds from Tarsus and has its' own kitchen faciities.

Both sites are a two minute walk from the train or tube station (16 minutes from Oxford Circus). There is also free parking available in front of the college or around the corner at the office. NLSSM is well situated near numerous amenities and parks. See our Contact Us page.

 Examinations

Students will undergo three practical sports massage assessments during the course (general sports massage techniques, Muscle Energy Techniques and Soft Tissue Release). At the conclusion, there will be a 2 hour sports massage theory exam and two practical assessments equalling 1 1/2 hours, which are externally validated.

 Awards

Successful sports massage therapists will receive a Diploma from North London School of Sports Massage and BTEC/EDEXCEL. This qualification is the highest nationally recognized professional diploma in the UK and will enable you to work independantly as a Sport & Remedial Massage Therapist and obtain full comprehensive insurance. It will also entitle you to apply for membership to the Sports Massage Association.

Course Start Dates in 2010 & 2011:

September 12th :
(Sundays PD10C)

February 6th (Sundays PD11A)

May 22nd (Sundays PD11B)

September 18th (Sundays PD11C)

over a 6 - 7 month period

Course Schedule

Application Form:

Please download and complete this Application Form whether making payment by PayPal or Cheque.

Course Cost:

£1,585.00 (including VAT)

(A £350.00 deposit is required, £200.00 non-refundable)

Final examination not included £150.00

Payment Options:

Deposit: £350.00

Final or Full Payment can be made by cash, cheque, standing order or bank transfer. 

Bank Transfer Details:
Barclays
Sort Code: 205300
Bank Account: 13059219

The Standing Order consists of 3 payments in the amount of £425.00, this includes a £40 administration fee. Please request this option on your application form should you want to choose this method of payment. 

Course Facts:

Suitable for physiotherapists, osteopaths chiropractors, sports therapists, or any healthcare degree that has an extensive background in anatomy and physiology, and appropriate bodywork and handling skills.

The Post Degree Diploma is taught over 11 days on the weekends spread over a period of 6 -7 months (depending on national holidays).

Classes start at 9:00am on a Sunday finishing at 4:00pm.

Classes are held approximately every 2 -3 weeks, thus allowing enough time for home practice and course work.

Entry Requirements

This course is best suited for those that already hold a degree in physiotherapy, chiropractors and 2nd year osteopathy students, or a degree as a Sports Therapist. Candidates are expected to have an excellent understanding of functional anatomy and assessment skills. This is a demanding course and the degree of prior learning is not to be underestimated.  Course work includes 3 papers, an extensive case history and 100 log book hours before the final exam can be taken. 

Further Information

Teaching Staff  l  What is Included  l  What is Not Included  l  Purchases  l  Venues  l  Course Syllabus  l  Examinations  l  Awards

 Teaching Staff

NLSSM tutors are thoroughly trained in anatomy & physiology. They are qualified sports massage therapists who are able to perform the highest level of techniques.

All tutors have successful practices of their own, and can offer extensive hands-on experience. Bringing years of experience working with elite performance athletes, medical practitioners and physical therapists, many of the tutors hold further credentials in osteopathy, nursing, biomechanics, sports coaching, functional fitness, pilates.

Helping to ensure students get the attention they need to develop their skills, we have a ratio of one teacher to every three students during the practical sessions.

The training methods are based on 'accelerated learning', innovative techniques to ensure students learn more and retain the information.

 What is Included

• VAT
• Use of DVD & Video Library
• Access to practical sports massage rooms for additional weekend practice sessions
• NLSSM polo shirt
• Tea, coffee & healthy snacks
• A supportive mentoring system
• Comprehensive lecture notes
• A high ratio of teacher to student instruction
• Application of accelerated learning techniques to enhance absorption of information
• Hydraulic couches, towels, couch rolls, lotions & handwipes
• Weekly email newsletters with events, jobs, articles etc.

 What is Not Included

Student Insurance: if you currently have insurance there is the possibility to request a student add on, otherwise NLSSM has been negotiated a very reasonable rate with Balens, information will be included in your welcome pack.

To accommodate those that already have their 1st Aid, this has not been included in the price. An HSE approved Appointed Persons is acceptable. NLSSM offers an accredited 1st Aid course that has been specifically catered to the needs of sport & remedial massage students, see website for dates and further information.

Final examination fees (Practical and Written) are £150.00. Exam dates are available throughout the year. Students have the option to register and attend any of the offered dates within a 12 month period.

Students will also need to buy a suitable couch to fulfill their external practice session hours.

 Purchases

Each student will need access to a couch to complete their practical work. It is recommended that you obtain a couch prior to starting the course. See "Choosing a Massage Couch".

Tarsus a 10% discount available to all students enrolled on the NLSSM sports massage course. Further information on recommended massage couches is available on our Useful Links page.

After enrolling onto the main course, students will receive a reading list recommending books, these are optional. 

 Venues

NLSSM has two sites, the large one is a modernized campus, with excellent facilities, treatment rooms that have hydraulic beds and spacious workspaces. All teaching rooms are equipped with modern technology to enhance the learning process.

The second site is contained within the Old Fire Station next door to the larger campus of Conel (or The College of North East London). It is a smaller site, but well equiped with beds from Tarsus and has its' own kitchen faciities.

Both sites are a two minute walk from the train or tube station (16 minutes from Oxford Circus). There is also free parking available in front of the college or around the corner at the office. NLSSM is well situated near numerous amenities and parks. See our Contact Us page.

 Examinations

During the course of study students will undergo three practical assessments, they will be responsible for 3 pieces of course work, 1 case history and 100 hours of external practical practice sessions. At the conclusion, there will be a 2 hour theory exam and two practical assessments equalling 1 1/2 hours, which are externally validated.

 Awards

Successful practitioners will receive a diploma from the NLSSM and BTEC/EDEXCEL. This qualification is nationally recognized and will enable you to work as a professional Sport & Remedial Massage Therapist and obtain full comprehensive insurance. It will also entitle you to apply for membership to the Sports Massage Association and/or LCSP and register with the GCMT (General Council for Massage Therapists) and apply for CNHC membership.