Part Time Sports Massage Diploma

SPORTS MASSAGE DIPLOMA

Location:Redditch

Qualification Level:Level 3

Attendance:Part Time

Course Duration:
Sept 08 Tuesdays 6.00 pm 9.00 pm (32 weeks)
or
Jan 09 Tuesdays 9.00 am - 3.00 pm (20 weeks)

Course Description
Sports massage is specialised by being concerned with the application of massage techniques to specific body areas and to meet specific individual needs, including rehabilitation following medical treatments for injury. Whilst many massage techniques themselves are generic, they are contextualized to apply in certain circumstances.
The course includes:-
* Health and Safety
* Employment standards
* Sports therapy massage
* Joint and muscle function
* Musculo skeletal injuries and conditions.


How is the Qualification Achieved ?
Continuous assessment, and production of a portfolio of evidence. There are also external examinations in Health & Safety and Employment Standards.

On Successful Completion of this Course
Progression onto the National Diploma in Sports Science(Therapy). Employment within clinics and Health Centres.

Additional Information
Uniform required - plain navy tracksuit bottoms and a college polo shirt, which can be purchased at the beginning of the course.
See the part-time prospectus for costs.