Active IQ Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy, Level 3New Year super special saving! Was £2,250, Now £1,500! "For all Fitness and Medical Professionals - Sports Massage Therapy"Course Tutor - Joshua T Wies, MCSPOriginally from Baltimore, Maryland USA, Josh received his BSc in Psychology from University of Maryland, College Park and his Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from Boston University in 1993. He has worked in most clinical settings, including Senior Research Physio for the Addenbrookes NHS Trust Rheumatology Research Unit, and now specialises in treatment of musculoskeletal problems with a focus on the shoulder and the foot. Josh sees a large number of sports injuries in his practice in Cambridge and is recommended by many of the university clubs. |  |
TARGET CANDIDATESCandidates will broaden their knowledge of anatomy, physiology and exercise delivery to allow them to assess and treat soft tissue dysfunction and provide post treatment advice. The course is designed for: - All exercise and fitness and medical professionals wishing to perform sports massage therapy with adults
- Personal Trainers wishing to add Sports Massage Therapy to the services they provide
PREREQUISITES- Qualification(s) in basic anatomy, physiology and exercise techinques equivalent to Level 2, e.g.
- Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instruction or equivalent
- There is an element of communication involved (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) and candidates should therefore have basic communication skills pitched at Level 3
- Performing sports massage is a physical activity and candidates will need to be fit enough to carry this out
COURSE DESCRIPTIONThe Full-time course consists of six mandatory three-day Course Units taken at the YMCA in Cambridge covering the following areas: - Clinical issues including safe treatment, regulation, professionalism and ethics, continuing professional development and communication
- Anatomy and physiology in the integumentary, neuro-endocrine, lymphatic and musculoskeletal systems
- Sports massage techniques
- Assessment of clients and appropriate record keeping
- Soft tissue damage and repair - injury occurrence and treatment
- Post care advice - support client function
ASSESSMENT PROCEDUREAssessment will take place during the course as follows: - Unit 1: Clinical Issues in Sports Massage
- Internal theory paper on clinical issues
- Practical assessment of communication skills
- Unit 2: Furthur Anatomy and Physiology for Sports Massage
- External theory paper on further anatomy and physiology
- Internal theory paper on joints
- Practical assessment of musculoskeletal knowledge
- Unit 3: Sports Massage Techniques
- Practical assessment of massage techniques
- Unit 4: Assessment of the Client for Sports Massage
- Case study: completion of client record card
- Practical assessment of client assessment
- Unit 5: Soft Tissue Injury and Repair
- Internal theory paper on injury and repair
- Unit 6: Post Care Advice following Sports Massage
- Internal theory paper on post care and advice
- Practical assessment of post care advice
Note: practical assessments are through observation of your performance during 15 minute treatments followed by oral questioning. BOOKING PROCEDURETo book, click on ENROL at the top of this page or contact the YMCA Office for details of other payment methods (see Enrolment). COURSE DATES: TBA - Register your interest now!If you would like to receive information on Course Dates, please register your interest by clicking on this email link: Paul.Huzzey@theymca.org.uk. Please quote 'Sports Massage Therapy' in the address line of your email and give your name, address and contact details. Thank you. 
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