Sports Therapy
Course
Distance
Description
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Type
Course
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Class hours
160h
Sports Therapy course: Owners and Managers of fitness facilities and gymnasia are fighting hard to both retain existing customer figures and increase membership numbers whilst maintaining staffing levels. Suitable for: Further education, career progression or personal development.
About this course
There are no previous skills or qualifications required to register for this study programme.
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Course programme
Professionalism and Qualities
Describe a few knowledge base requirements needed by sports therapists
Define some personal qualitiesa sports therapist should have
The Client Market and Benefits to the Client
Discuss where you are most likely to find potential clients
Analyse a few different ways in which you can benefit the client
Terms and References
Explain the fundamental movements
Explain and give details of the SMARTER principle
Identify the following instructions to be followed by the client before testing clothing, drinks, snacks and the venue
Appraisal, Screening, Testing and Evaluation
Describe the following: Appraisal, Screening, Testing and Evaluation
Explain the composition of lipoproteins and their ability to remove harmful cholesterol from the body
Discuss the factors that govern the amounts of alcohol an individual can consume
Motor and Physical Fitness
Analyse the benefits of exercise and summarise psychological advantages
Fitness Instructions
Identify reasons for conducting an induction and show how an induction is carried out
Summarise the induction procedure for bar-bell exercises and give the four essential knowledge components
Judge why it is necessary for participants to perform mobility exercises
Rehabilitation Programmes
Discuss factors that influence rehabilitation programmes
Analyse the effects and benefits of cryotherapy
The Physiology of Healing
Describe the changes that occur in early stages of acute inflammation and give the step by step respones
Explain the chemical mediators involved in acute inflamation
Analyse how the effects of acute inflammation can be beneficial to an injury
Principles of Training
Explain the warming up session before a lesson showing why its important
Summarise the following modes of exercise: Swimming, Aerobic Dancing, Skipping and Treadmills
Identify the recommended clothing for weight training
Introduce the guidelines a therapist should follow for wieght training
Physiology of stretching
Discuss how often exercise should be performed and give three main benefits which attribute to regular stetching
Describe how the following types of stretching excersises are carried out: Hip Flexor Stretch, Groin Stretch, Quadriceps Stretch, Abdomen and Chest stretch
The Nutrient Groups
Describe six nutrient groups and five food groups and give the common dietary terms used
Identify how BMR can be influenced by exercise and by levels of fitness
Planning the Diet
Define the major mineral elements and trace elements and list the factors that influence intake
Summarise vitamins, the role they play, their classification and the two solubles into which they are divided
Introduce clinical signs of deficiences of vitamins
Sports Psychology
Explain the three components of "potential"
Describe the basic formula for building a success consciousness
Sports Psychology Cont'd
Explain the medical conditions for which steroids are prescribed and give the different forms steroids come in
Indentify the three elements Pattersons success strategy
Basic Massage Technques
Examin the four basic movements in massage therapy and give six examples of how effleurage may be practised
Describe friction showing what it is used for and its benefits in fibrositis
Summarise vibration massage and give different methods of applying it
Sports Massage Specific Movements
Introduce cross fibre massage and indentify ways in which it may be beneficial
Disucss the importance of lymphatic drainage and summarise how the procedure is carried out
Investigate mechanical massage giving advantages and disadvantages
Pre and Post Massage
Explain when sports massage should be carried out and why
Summarise Hallux Valgus giving symptoms and treatment
Introduce massage treatments you would use in the following complaints: Flat foot and Plantar Fascilitis
List the steps for for general massage routine
Guidelines and Precautions
Analyse how you would use a non luminous generator and detail any contra indications to treatment
Discuss ultra violet lamps and list the three factors that govern the amount of radiation received
Indentify contra indications to the use of a faradic stimulator
Tools and Applications
Identify the mechanical, neural, chemical and Thermal effects of ultra sound
Define the contra indications to ultra sound
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