Course details
Course requirement: The learner must be 18 years of age before the exam date. Learners should hold a Level 3 (UK) Qualification in Sports Massage or Level 3 Body Massage or equivalent. APL will apply. This new exciting course covers the ITEC syllabus Units 418 and Unit 419. This Course has been designed for Therapists who are currently working in the Sport and Active leisure, Including Osteopaths, Physiotherapy, Sports Therapists and Massage therapists. This specialised qualification is to enrich practitioners’ understanding of advanced anatomical, physiological and pathological principals relevant to the application of Sports Massage. Therapists will learn to critically evaluate massage strategies and methods to inform on future treatment.
Synopsis of Syllabus
Anatomy and Physiology of Muscular and Skeletal system in detail
- General Massage technique - hand and mechanical.
- Surface anatomy and palpatory techniques.
Sports Massage to include:
- Remedial Massage,
- Pre Competition,
- Post Competition,
- Inter- Competition, Massage
- General training
- Classification of Injuries and Management of injuries
- Common Sports Injuries: Acute V Chronic
- Techniques for prevention of injuries including Posture Assessment
- Pathology and effects of specific diseases as per syllabus
- Understand appropriate massage techniques for sports
- Lymphatic Drainage Massage (LDM)
- Muscle Energy Technique / Muscle Testing. MET
- Connective Tissue massages Major ( CTM)
- Soft tissue release and stripping technique (STR)
- Neuromuscular technique (NMT)
- Deep Tissue Massage (DTM)
- Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)
Understanding and application of:
- Chryotherapy
- Thermotherapy
- Hydrotherapy
- in sports treatments.
Overview of bandaging and strapping for specific injuries.
Sports nutrition / Hydration
Exercise Physiology / Passive - active and resistive.
- Ladders of rehabilitation
- Effects of Exercise on muscles and soft tissue
- Overview of Exercise Physiology
- Principals of training
- Energy Systems (Aerobic, Anaerobic, Creative Phosphate System
Testing , Treatment and Rehabilitation of Injuries laid down by Module descriptor
Case Studies as per syllabus
First Aid = Order of Malta Examination. Or Occupational First Aid
(Optional - Extra cost involved)
Examinations:
- IISSM Continuous assessment Practical and Theory
- ITEC Theory examinations combination of Multiple Choice Questions and written
- examination of long and short questions. Unit 418 and Unit 419
- ITEC Practical Examination one hour.
- Evidence treatment (Case Studies) as per syllabus
- Posture treatment analysis form x 5 (Treatments)
- Assignment as per syllabus
- Event Log Book. 50 hours of event treatments to be recorded
- First- Aid (Extra cost involved).
Qualifications / Awards
- ITEC Certificate Sports Massage Therapy. Level 4 UK.
- IISSM Diploma in Sports Remedial Massage Therapy
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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