ITEC Diploma in Sports Massage

Next Course starts:

Start with Holistic Massage, Anatomy & Physiology and Business one night a week in April. This part of the trianing examines end of October and you beging the Sports Module in October or alternatively take all modules from October 2010 to June 2011. Two nights a week

Course Overview

The ITEC Sports Massage training course is intended for those who wish to train to work with injuries and Sports Massage. It runs from October 2009 to June 2010.

The course covers Sports Massage & the treatment of injuries in-depth

The aim of this course is to train you to a very high level. By the end of this course you will have an extremely detailed and broad knowledge of Sports Massage

Students are presented with the theory and practice of Sports Massage, from pre-event, post-event and maintenance for treating sports injuries and acute stress.

Upon successfully completion you will be fully capable and confident of entering the world of the Professional Sports Massage Therapist with internationally recognized qualifications: ITEC Diploma in Sports Massage, Red Cross Certificate in First Aid, Green Tara College Certificate in Energy Management & Awareness (optional choice).

For existing practitioners Sports Massage it is an excellent addition to your present practitioner skills thus widening the scope of potential clients for your clinical practice.

You have the option of attending the Energy Management weekend (no extra fee) and learning about the Holistic & spiritual aspect of being a therapist and the energetic impact of injuries and pain on the human body, mind & spirit. This weekend has a strong emphasis on personal development, energy protection and the understanding of ourselves and thus our clients in 'life'. It is a firm favourite with all students

Course Content:

1. Advanced Anatomy & Physiology specific to Sports Massage
2. Sports massage techniques
3. Causes & effects of diseases and disorders and their effects on sports
4. Principals of training and effects of over training
5. Principals & effects of force and motions
6. Principal of injury prevention & management
7. Management & care of the spine, joints & limbs
8. Rehabilitation training , principles of stretching, using mediums to support improvement
9. Effects & symptoms of inflammation, scars, adhesion
10. Contraindications & considerations to sports massage
11. Treating injury treatment, pre-event, during/between event, post event, corrective, preventative, conditioning massages
12. Plenty of practical & theory including case studies, examination and preparation classes
13. First Aid Certificate
14.Energy management, awareness, people skills and treating injuries from an energetic perspective (optional module)

Business and marketing skills are included so you can become fully equipped to earn a living within the Sports & Injuries Field.

Tutor: We are delighted to have Anthony Donnelly teaching this course, Anthony has long life experience in the sports fields especially in boxing and has a long term sports injury clinic. He lectures in Massage & Sports Massage and coaches National Boxing Championships. He is extremely knowledge and passionate about Sports, our well-being in sports and prevention and recognition of injuries and in dealing with injuries.

Course Structure

Sports Massage Theory & Practical:
Monday nights starting the last week in September 2009, 7-10pm.
Energy Management - Optional
First weekend in December Sat 5th/Sun 6th
First Aid:
Saturday 10th/Sunday 11th October 2009 - 9.30am-6.00pm.
Exam:
June 2010 for Practical & one hour written multiple choice (before the practical). Mock exam Sunday May 23rd 2010
Case Studies:
5 people x 3 times = 15 hours

Entry Requirements

The ITEC Sports Massage Diploma can be taken along with the ITEC Holistic Massage qualification on a Tuesday night and the two link together exceptionally well and enhance the learning of each other. We offer a 10% discount off fees if you are studying a Double Diploma with Green Tara College.

ITEC recommend the following pre-requisites however if you have other qualifications please get in touch with Majella at Green Tara.

Enrolment Students may hold a recognized Body Treatment qualification such as:
Diploma in Body Treatments - -Diploma in Indian Head Massage - -Diploma in Spa Treatments - - Diploma in Aromatherapy-Diploma in Holistic Massage -Diploma in Infant & Child Massage -Diploma in Lymphatic Drainage Massage -Diploma in On Site Massage -Diploma in Reflexology - Diploma in Stone Therapy Massage

Payment Structure:

Fees can be paid for in installments over 6 months and must be paid by March 2010 (a minimum fee of €290.00 payable on the 3rd Monday of the month)

Course Fees:
€1595.00 & €140.00 examination fees (includes First Aid, if you already hold First Aid fee = €1495.00 & €140.00 examination fee).
29th September = €290.00
26th October = €290.00
23rd November = €290.00
25th January = €290.00
22nd February = €290.00
22nd March = €285.00