On this 2 day course we will study the fundamental principles of sports massage therapy and practice the most commonly used techniques. We will look at strategies for preparing athletes for action and for treating soft tissue injuries and postural conditions.
We aim to develop strong awareness of body tissues, anatomical structures, soft tissue healing mechanisms and post care advice.
DAY 1 -
SCHEME OF WORK
- Introductions to One and All
- Introduction to Sports Massage and its relationship with other professionals and practices.
- Practical: Clothed Pre-Event Sports Massage Approaches.
- Anatomy and Physiology for Sports Therapy:
- Key Positional and Directional Terms
- Key Therapy Terms
- Practical: Palpation of key bony prominences
- Practical: Effleurage and Petrissage – Lower body
Lunch
- Video: Sample Techniques
- Practical: Effleurage and Petrissage – Upper body
- Stretching: Indications, safety and approaches
- Practical: Passive Stretching
DAY 2 -
SCHEME OF WORK
- Review: What we did on day 1; What we are doing today; What would you be doing on the 10 remaining days that make up the full Diploma programme.
- Practical: Skeletal Review
- Practical: Pre-Event Sports Massage Approaches
- Video: Sample Techniques
- Practical: Effleurage and Petrissage – Upper body
Lunch
- Muscles: Positions and Actions
- NMT and TP’s
- Practical: TP’s and NMT Approaches
- MET: RI, PIR AND CRAC
- Practical: MET - RI and PIR
Students can choose to progress and complete a further 10 days to achieve the full: ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage
Tutor: Keith Ward who holds a Biomedical Science degree in Rehabilitation Studies and is qualified in Sports Therapy, Naturopathy and Acupuncture. He has a private practice based in Brownhills [www.bodyworks-therapy.co.uk], and has been lecturing for various colleges and universities in the Midlands for over 13 years, and in 2004, published “Hands-On Sports Therapy” [Thomson Learning], which has been described as “the most comprehensive sports therapy text”. Keith is a member of the Society of Sports Therapists [MSST], Federation of Holistic Therapists [FHT] and the Council of Health, Fitness and Sports Therapists [MHFST].
Cost: The two-day Introductory course is £188.00 (£160.00 +VAT).
Course times: 9.30am - 5.00pm
Course Dates:
| Saturday 8th March 2008 |
| Sunday 12th April 2008 |
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FULLY BOOKED |
| Saturday 19th July 2008 |
| Sunday 20th July 2008 |
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For more information please contact Debra Goldston. |
