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Diploma in Sport & Remedial Massage
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Course Length 23 days 2010: 27th February (Saturdays 10B)
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The Sports Massage Diploma is taught over 23 weekends spread over a period of 11 months (depending on national holidays - the 23rd day is the practical exam). 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.
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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.
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- Ideally 4 GCSE's and 1 A level or a similar academic qualification
- A basic massage qualification or a NLSSM sports massage introductory weekend certificate
- An active involvement in a sport, dance or exercise activity
- 21 years of age - exceptions can be made dependant on an interview process.
Students will need to obrain 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. This will be explained on the first day of your course.
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- 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 acccelerated learning techniques to enhance absorption of information
- Hydraulic couches, towels, couch rolls, lotions & handwipes
- Weekly email newsletters with events, jobs, articles etc.
Student Insurance, this has been negotiated at a very reasonable rate, 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) £150.00 - 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.
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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 10% discount available to all students enrolled on the NLSSM sports massage course. Further recommended massage couches available on 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
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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.
| Site One | Site Two |
| The College of North East London High Road, Tottenham London, N15 4RU |
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Click here for further details and view the map
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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 hours each to complete.
Course Content
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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.
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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.
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