This course is ideal for those who are interested in a career which involves sports massage.  An excellent pathway either for those starting off in this sector or those who are already involved in fitness but looking to expand into this area. Once booked onto the course you will be given access to the e-learning covering an understanding of units below, you will then attend 6 days covering the practical aspects of the course, these days will be spread out to allow you time to practice your skills in between.

The course is made up of the following units:

• Anatomy and physiology for sports massage including the effects of sports massage on the body systems
• Principles of health and fitness including the benefits of an active, healthy lifestyle, the effects of exercise on the body, the components of fitness and principles of training and the importance of healthy eating
• The principles of soft tissue dysfunction including soft tissue repair
• Professional practice in sports massage including legislation, scope of practice, professional standards and the principles of professional practice in sports massage
• Sports massage treatments including the history and development of massage, the fundamentals of sports massage treatments and assessing and screening clients for sports massage treatments

Assessment

The course is assessed through worksheets, theory papers, assignments and practical observations

Pre-requisite

None

Certification

On completion candidates will be awarded with the Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy

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