ITEC Sports Massage Diploma

What is Remedial Massage?
Objectives are to

• reduce pain
• Increase range of motion
• restore appropriate balance

Remedial techniques aim to return an individual to as near normal mobility as possible.

What is Sports Massage?
Objectives are to:

• Support the sportsman during training
• Enhance Athletic performance
• Reduce the risk of re-injury

As well as all above objectives that Remedial techniques achieve

The ITEC Diploma Course
The Diploma provides an in depth understanding of the mechanics of sports injury and a complete range of techniques to treat pathology safely and successfully.

The techniques build upon the Holistic massage techniques by adding;

• Advanced consultation skills with safety check techniques
• Assessment procedures to accurately identify conditions and injuries
• Myofacial, Neuromuscular, Muscle Energy Techniques,
• Soft tissue release
• Connective tissue massage(CTM) & Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)
• Stretching appropriate to specific muscle groups and exercise
• Active Passive and resistive movements
• Joint and Spinal mobilisation techniques

Further study looking at specific areas of Anatomy & Physiology is required and is part of the extensive training sessions.

Assessment
There is a 1hour theory exam which is 50 multiple choice questions for Sports Massage and a 1hour long Practical Assessment with an ITEC appointed external examiner. There is also a case study load of 5 clients each to be treated 3 times thus giving 15 documented treatments.

Course Duration
Eight full weekends of contact time from 9am – 5.30pm on the Saturday & Sunday inclusive of a final day of Exam which may be on a Saturday but this will be confirmed in the first two months of the course starting. (100 Hours recommended guided learning hours)

Course Fees & Payment Method
Course Fees include all of the Following:

• Attendance at intensive training days as designated
• Home Study pack with notes and diagrammatic materials.
• A personal copy of the recommended course text.
• All first sitting examination fees for Theory and Practical exams.

Course Fees can be settled in two ways:

• Full payment prior to or on 1st day of training (discount given)
• Or Pay balance in three designated instalments, the first being due on 1st day of the course.