MAIDSTONE SCHOOL OF COMPLEMENTARY THERAPY
 

Tuition: Maidstone Community Support Centre, 39 - 48 Marsham Street , Maidstone , ME14 1HH
Correspondence: 14 Sheppey Road, Maidstone, Kent ME15 9SL -
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SPORTS MASSAGE

lTEC SPORTS MASSAGE LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA

More people than ever before participate in sporting activities and as a result many people suffer injuries. This course is designed to enable the qualified therapist to specialise in the rehabilitation of sports injuries.

This course covers all aspect of sports massage to enable the therapist to understand the effect and benefits of massage to assist in dealing with injury and training requirements. This qualification is useful for those who want to work in leisure centres and with sports clubs and competitive athletes and teams.

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SPORTS MASSAGE THEORY

1) the changes that occur during exercise to the muscular system
2) the physiology of a muscle cell
3) the Origin, Insertion and Action of each of selected muscles:
4) the effects of stress on muscles during sport
5) the effects of massage on muscle and other soft tissue 
6) the changes that occur during exercise to the neurological system
7) joint structures
8) the possible stresses and strains put on the spine and other joints in sporting activities
9) the joint supporting systems
10) the possible causes and effects of specific diseases and disorders and their effect on specific sports: 
11) contraindications to sports massage with reasons
12) the principles of training
13) over training
14) the principles of force and motion
15) the principles of injury prevention and management
16) the stages of the healing process and the possible treatments available
17) the preventative and rehabilitative training to reinforce massage treatments 
18) the effects and benefits of stretching
19) sports massage techniques 
20) the use of stretching massage movements
21) the signs and symptoms of inflammation
22) the techniques of thermotherapy and cryotherapy(ICER) and the rationale for choice
23) scar tissue and adhesions 
24) the possible damage to the skin as a result of sporting activities on different types of surfaces, with regard to clothing, shoes, exposure to the sun, wind and other elements

SPORTS MASSAGE PRACTICAL

eEplain,
25) demonstrate methods of consultation
26) demonstrate how to record information and store in a safe place and secure manner
27) recognise contraindications to sports massage with reasons why and when to refer to other health professionals
28) ensure appropriate client care, client modesty and the correct use of towels at all times
29) demonstrate correct hygiene procedures
30) demonstrate the ability to ensure client is in a suitable position of comfort and support for different techniques applied to different parts of the body and range of conditions
31) demonstrate the skills of palpation and physical examination compared with pre-massage states to measure the following:
32) demonstrate the application and removal of the medium if required, appropriately and professionally
33) the effects of massage on muscle and other soft tissue 
34) demonstrate the classical massage movements where appropriate
35) the reasons for selecting the appropriate type of massage movement according to the client’s conditions and needs
36) demonstrate sports massage techniques according to the clients condition and needs.
37) specific Sports Massage techniques for the following:
38) in detail and demonstrate the common sports injuries that can be treated after medical approval
39) provide feedback and reassurance to the client
40) advise on the use, application and benefits of self treatment
41) demonstrate the heat sensitivity test
42) provide feedback and reassurance of the client

 


CASE STUDIES
5 clients must be treated 3 times each to make a total of 15 treatments

 
 
Previous qualification
in Anatomy Physiology and Holistic Massage required
 
 
Course duration
100 hours incuding classwork, projects and coursework.
 
     
 
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Successful Candidates will be awarded an

lTEC SPORTS MASSAGE LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA

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