Clinical Sports Therapy (Advanced Diploma)
Course
In Dorking
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Advanced
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Location
Dorking
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Duration
2 Years
This qualification allows you to work with the entire range of sports therapy techniques. It adds therapy skills for sports injuries and rehabilitation to the sports massage remedial bodywork qualification, opening the door to all sports therapy fields and enabling you to work alongside medically trained personnel. Suitable for: At Raworth we do not grant admissions solely on a candidate's academic background. We also look for qualities such as interpersonal skills, a naturally therapeutic mind-set, and a personality that is clearly suited to the courses we offer. Furthermore, we accept students of all ages and backgrounds, from all over the UK and from abroad and actively employ an equal opportunities policy.
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Subjects
- Massage
- Rehabilitation
- Sports Massage
- Sports Therapy
- Sports Science
- Leisure Management
- Health
- Massage Therapy
- Therapy
- Health Management
Course programme
Syllabus
Diploma in Sports Massage and Remedial Bodywork
The above Diploma, which is currently being re-validated by the SMA, is included in the Advanced Diploma course. The other half of this award contains the following modules:
Gym Instruction and Fitness Testing
All the standard testing and fitness training techniques used in gyms or sports clubs.
Basic and Sports Nutrition
Sports specific requirements; pre and post event loading and recovery; water and sports drinks; bulking protein powders; performance, speed, strength, stamina
Sports Injuries
Evaluation of injury; injuries related to specific sports; orthopaedic tests; assessment, management and treatment of injuries to lower and upper limbs, spine and trunk, including taping and strapping. This module includes ‘real-life’ experience in the teaching clinics.
Rehabilitation and Bio-mechanics
Assessment of limbs, spine and feet; gait analysis, walking re-education; restoration of mobility, progressive phases of rehabilitation; strength, balance and co-ordination; core stability; hydrotherapy; sports remedial exercise; selection of treatment modalities
Electrotherapy
Enables you to be insured for the use of electrical equipment such as TENS, ultrasound and interferential.
Work Experience
120 clinic hours are logged and assessed, with experience including running an “in-house” clinic at the college.
Weekly college attendance
Full-time study equates to three to four days per week and part time is anything from one day per week. Most courses can be studied in a flexible way.
Study Days
Studied four days a week for three terms, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (or two days per week over two years).
Additional information
Comments: Qualifications: Raworth Diplomas in Advanced Clinical Sports Therapy and Sports Massage and Remedial Bodywork. Raworth Certificate in Sports Nutrition. Raworth Diploma in Anatomy, Physiology & Massage. ITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage.
Clinical Sports Therapy (Advanced Diploma)