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Sports Massage Diploma Course (VTCT Level 3)This course is also recognised The Sports Massage Association (SMA), allowing successful candidates to become affiliate members. It is also recognised by the FHT for insurance. Cost: £665 + registrations fees £53 or £87* (£30 discount applied)* cma assessment and fees explained What is Sports Massage?Sports Massage includes pre-event, post-event, maintenance and rehabilitation techniques that promote greater athletic endurance and performance, reduced chances of injury and faster healing. This type of massage is effective for people with injuries, chronic pain or restricted range of motion. It is also a good preventative against injury. Sports Massage uses a variety of advanced techniques including classic massage strokes, cross-fibre friction, soft tissue release, muscle energy technique, neuro muscular technique and soft tissue mobilization. The massage works deep to eliminate toxins embedded in muscle fibres, remove adhesions, and minimize scar tissue build up. Muscle lengthening techniques help to restore a range of motion and overall flexibility and this massage also leads to improved circulation which aids better cell nutrition, greater elasticity of muscle fibre, and reduced recovery time.
Who will benefit from this course?The overall aim of this course is to develop knowledge and understanding of muscular- skeletal injuries and conditions and learn all the relevant skills to provide sports massage in all environments, including for chronic pain. So those who want to work in a sports environment or with professional or amateur athletes independently will benefit from this course, in addition to those therapists who wish to learn new skills for treating clients with injuries, chronic pain or restricted range of motion; skills can therefore be combined with existing therapies to widen scope of treatment and also treating new types of clients. Course dates
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Mar 2-3, 24-25 & Apr 14-15 & May 18-19 & June 23 & July 14 COURSE FULL
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If you experiene any problems with the online booking form, please download a printed cma booking form here.
Course content
This course will provide you with the skills to obtain sufficient information from their clients and identify possible dangers and contraindications to sports massage, gain the knowledge and skills to be able to prepare for and applying a range of sports massage techniques and the skills to be able to deliver massage in a range of contexts e.g. injury treatment, conditioning, pre-competition, during competition, post-competition, post-travel.
Content includes:
- Relevant consultation
- Contra-indications
- Postural analysis
- Massage pre & post event
- Advanced massage techniques for specific conditions
- Recognising posture deformities
- Remedial therapy for conditions of the - foot, ankle, knee, leg, torso, neck, hand, elbow & shoulder
- Joint & muscle function in physical activity
- Sports massage for musculo-skeletal injuries
- Effective after-care, common remedial conditions
- Stretching, strengthening, mobility & co-ordination exercises
- Refreshing relevant anatomy & physiology
- Working practice within a sports club
Entry qualifications
- VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Massage, or equivalent qualification, with appropriate Anatomy & Physiology (extra Anatomy & Physiology may be needed if all areas have not been previously covered, done as extra assignments), and
- a minimum 6 hours recognised qualification in First Aid. This requirement can be completed simultaneously if you do not hold a current First Aid qualification, price on application.
How will I be assessed?
- Observed work
- Oral and written questions
- Assignments
- Portfolio building - providing physical evidence and practical performance
Contact us
Download a Prospectus here cheshire massage academy prospectus or make an Training Course Enquiry.
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