Course details
Course requirement: The student/learner must be 18 years of age before the exam date. This new exciting course covers the ITEC syllabus Units 416 and Unit 417. It enables the therapist to gain practical and theoretical skill necessary to work as a Sports Massage Therapist with noninjured/pathological tissue. During the course the student/learners will develop their knowledge and understanding of the theory underpinning the practice of Sports Massage Therapy, including Functioning Anatomy and Physiology, Nutrition, Classification of sports injuries and the stages of healing.
Synopsis of Syllabus
- History and origins of massage therapy /Holistic approach – its meaning and applications.
- Anatomy and Physiology to cover the 4 major and 4 minor systems of the Body
- Pathology applicable to the Systems of the body at Level 3
- Contraindications to massage (Red flag situations)
- Review of the classical techniques of massage, their applications and effects on the body both physiologically and psychologically.
- Overview of Specific Sports Massage Techniques and their applications.
- Overview of Deep Tissue Massage (DTM) techniques and their application
- Overview of Muscle Energy Techniques (ME) and their application.
- Review of the principals of training and global year training programmes.
- Pre, Post and Inter -competition Massage routines for competitors
- A template for prevention and conditioning Massage routines.
- A review of acute and post-acute injuries tissue.
- An overview of the “Ladders of Rehabilitation suitable for Level 3”
- Cryotherapy and Thermotherapy
- The effects of stress on the competitor and the role of massage in it’s management
- Consultation techniques Ethics, Professionalism, Client Care
- Health, Hygiene and Safety
- Nutrition as per syllabus Unit 416 ITEC
Examinations:
- IISSM Continuous assessment Practical and Theory
- ITEC Multiple Choice papers Units 416 Units 417
- ITEC Practical Examination
- Case Studies as per syllabus
Qualifications/ Awards
- ITEC Certificate in Sports Massage Level 3
- IISSM Diploma in Sports Massage.
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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