Course details

On completion of this unit, learner will have the knowledge & application skills in providing sports massage and be able to apply them at the workplace.

COURSE CONTENT

The competency elements covered are: a) carrying out pre-treatment activities b) consulting with client c) performing sports massage d) carrying out post-treatment activities

Module 1: Science of Sports Massage covers basic knowledge of sports massage and practice of sports massage. Topics covered include effects of exercise on the human body & its systems, types of skin disorders, components of fitness, types of contraindications, techniques for assessing and testing client's body conditions, massage & stretching techniques, principles of safe & effective sports massage, performing sports massage sequence (pre-event, post-event and maintenance)

Module 2: Competency Elements for providing sports massage and the Performance requirements. Topics covered are pre-treatment, client consultation, performing sports massage and post-treatment activities

Requirement

Should compete at least one WSQ Statement of Attainment in Body Therapy at Certificate Level.

Award Criteria

Trainees must pass the Final Assessment as Competent.

Certificate Awarded

WSQ statement of Attainment WSQ

Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Soha Institute

With a history of more than 10 years, SOHA as a School of Healing Arts, offers quality vocational and academic education programme in traditional and complementary medicine. SOHA is accredited with several overseas institutions renowned for their specialist courses. SOHA brings you "A Journey of Rediscovery" to unfold the wonders of traditional Healing Arts such as Chinese Massotherapy, Shiatsu, Thai Massage, Ayuverda, Reflexology, Swedish/Holistic Massage and Sports Therapy.

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