Part Time Diploma In Sports Therapy Techniques Level 3 SPTH11AL

Diploma In Sports Therapy Techniques Level 3 - SPTH11AL

Is the course for me?
The treatment of sports related problems has grown over recent years, due to the vast increase in leisure activities and the interest in sport and fitness. The demand for a therapist with a wide based knowledge will always ensure plenty of opportunities to find work. Sports treatments vary greatly from sports massage routines to help prevent injuries, maintain suppleness and improve performance, to full treatments using a range of skills. This course will provide you with all the skills required to work in the exciting and rewarding field of Sports Therapy. The treatment techniques taught in this course also enables you to deal with many more common problems such as back pain and whiplash etc.as well as sports injuries.

What will I learn?
The course consists of 7 mandatory units: 1-Provide advice on sports and fitness injury avoidence; 2-Provide a health related fitness test; 3-Knowledge of bio mechanics of movement; 4-Assess body alignment and provide remedial exercise; 5-Provide advice and a plan for exercise for sports therapy clients; 6-Provide taping and strapping techniques for sports therapy; 7-Provide post medical sports injury treatment and rehabilitation. The course will run on Mondays 09.30 until 12.45pm and another course Mondays 18.00 until 21.15.

How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed via assignments, continual practical assessments and short written tests. This assessment is used throughout the whole of the course to ensure the student is progressing. You will be expected to complete 40 hours of work placement in your own time. 100% attendance is also expected.

What can I do after the course?
You can go on to study Sports Therapy at degree level, work in sports clubs or even start your own clinic.