Course details
Course requirements: Students / learners should hold or be studying for a recognised sports massage Level 3 ITEC qualifications or equivalent. Copies of qualification should accompany your application form.
Synopsis of syllabus
Theory of Electricity
- Electrons,
- Protons,
- Neutrons,
- Ohm’s Law
- Health and safety for the use of electricity.
Fitness
Components of fitness
Overtraining
Injuries
Direct / Indirect
Acute / Chronic
Muscular skeletal imbalance
Sports specific related injuries
Chryotherapy / Thermotherapy
Infrared/ Radiant Heat
Paraffin wax treatments
Ultrasound and its use in the treatment of Sports Injuries
Electrical Muscle stimulation (Faradic) for muscle prognosis and treatment.
Audio Sonic
Vacuum Suction
Mechanical Massage
Hydrotherapy treatments
TENS Treatments
Ladders of rehabilitation with the use of the electrical equipment
Case Studies as per syllabus
Examinations:
- IISSM Continuous assessment
- ITEC Practical Exam
- ITEC Theory Exam
- Case studies shall be completed prior to practical exam and must be monitored
Qualifications /Awards
- ITEC Diploma in Sports Therapy Equipment
- IISSM Diploma in Sports Therapy Equipment
Course Location
About Irish International School of Sports Massage IISSM
The “Irish International School of Sports Massage” was founded in 1988 by Frances Daly MSc. to provide a centre of excellence in training for Therapists in Ireland. The cTheirses run at the college are part-time, evening and Theyekends to meet the needs of students - (for those who are studying as a hobby, career change or for personal development).
Their motto is: “That education is a Life Long Learning process”
The college believes that knowledge of both theoretical and practical skills are vital to be a success in the working environment. They also understand that people learn differently therefore all students have specific learning needs to meet the high standards of training in their chosen cTheirse. The college provides many hTheirs of extra specialised supervised tuition both theory and practical to help students that required that extra help.
A qualified skilled therapist is a much sought after person. Aromatherapy, Sports Massage Therapy and Holistic therapies are not new. They have been used for centuries by many cultures to help people of all walks of life and sports to achieve a higher level of performance. Knowledge empoTheyrs people to take control of their career.
Essential oils and Sports Massage therapy when incorporated into a training programme gives that extra edge that helps keep the body finely tuned. They may be compared to the fine-tuning of a racing car
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