Coursework
Students will be required to complete a minimum of 100 hours of recorded practical sports massage work and 4 written assignments, a detailed sports massage case history. Each assignment takes approximately 20 - 30 hours each to complete.
Course Content
| Underpinning Anatomy & Physiology |
| Musculoskeletal System |
Reproductive System |
| Cardiovascular System |
Central Nervous System |
| Lymphatic System |
Respiratory System |
| Skin |
Digestive System |
| Urinary System |
Endocrine System |
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| Functional Anatomy & Physiology |
Skeletal System
Joints/Muscles |
Exercise & Physiology I & II |
| Functional Anatomy |
Lymphatic Drainage |
| Range of Motion Testing |
Neurological Examination |
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| Basic Sports Massage Techniques |
| Effleurage |
Petrissage |
| Tapotement |
Pre & Post Event |
| Compression & Vibration |
Inter & Intra Event |
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| Remedial Massage Techniques |
| Soft Tissue Release |
Friction |
| Muscle Energy Technique |
Neuromuscular Technique |
| Intro to Lymphatic Drainage |
Positional Release |
| Connective Tissue Massage |
Strain & Counter Strain |
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| Rehabilitation Techniques |
| Rehabilitation I & II |
Prevention Massage |
| Introduction to Pathology |
The Science of Stretching |
| Injury Scenarios |
Remedial Massage |
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| Assessment & Diagnostic Skills |
| History Taking & Notation |
Pain Assessment Skills |
| Postural Assessment |
Muscle Length Testing |
| Contraindications |
Gait Analysis |
| Palpation Skills |
Neurological Testing |
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| Supportive Subject of Sports Massage |
| Business Mastery |
Sports Psychology |
| Stretching Techniques - PNF |
Nutrition |
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| Health & Safety |
| Ethics & Professionalism |
Safety |
| Communication |
Onward Referral |
| Role of Practitioner |
Environment |
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