Description
iTEC Sports Massage Course Level 3
This course is available to the complete beginner, or existing therapists wishing to expand their techniques and broaden their knowledge.
The Sports Massage Level 3 course is for students who want to work specifically within the sporting industry, or to assist their clients with more advanced techniques.
Please note that we advise students who do not want to work within the sporting industry to embark on the full body massage diploma and for those wishing to add advanced massage skills to complete the CPD courses once qualified.
This course is specifically designed to introduce you to the sporting industry with progression to study the Level 3 Sports Extendable qualification and/or level 4 sports massage which will allow you to work more clinically and specifically with injuries.
Time will be spent covering advanced palpation skills to allow the student to fully understand soft tissue dysfunctions.
The course covers:
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- Pre event massage treatments
- Post event massage treatments
- Maintenance massage techniques for dysfunction and inter sports treatments
- Postural analysis
- Passive and Active stretching for rehabilitation
- Anatomy, physiology and pathologies
The course also covers basics of nutrition, soft tissue dysfunction, principles of health and fitness, professional conduct, patient care, client assessment, working with vulnerable adults, health, safety and emergency protocol.
Course work includes – 3 Assignments to be completed: Professional Practise in Sport, Soft Tissue Dysfunction and Principles of Health and Fitness.
15 Case studies to be completed on 5 separate clients.
Final exam includes a practical examination and a 50 question multiple choice, anatomy and physiology test.
The Sports Massage Level 3 course will enable students to work professionally as a sports massage therapist and to join the Sports Massage Association with a Level 3 membership.
This is an industry standard and internationally recognised qualification.