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Sports Massage Diploma

BABTAC Accredited Distance Learning Course

A Distance Learning course of 6 Units

Course Description

Many body masseurs are now applying their skills and techniques into the sporting arena with great success.

This type of treatment is finding a niche market in the health and fitness facilities, and many therapists are offering this service both as part of their employment and on a freelance basis.

This course is designed to enable therapists to have a greater understanding and appreciation of the specific needs of sports participants in the preparation for and recovery from activity.

The course will also investigate the value of sports massage in the early detection and the prevention of sports injuries in addition to being a valuable tool in the rehabilitation of such conditions.

Course Syllabus

  • Clinical issues in Sports Massage
  • Further Anatomy and Physiology for Sports Massage
  • Sports Massage Techniques
  • Assessment of the client for Sports Massage
  • Soft tissue Injury and repair
  • Post care advice following sports massage

Qualifications

Qualification 1: Sports Massage Diploma

Sports Massage Diploma issued by A Foot Above Training, entitling you to use the letters AFA Dip after your name.

Qualification 2: ASET Level 3 – Sports Massage Award

This course leads to an ASET Level 3 Award Certificate for successful learners. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to Level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NFQ) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSEs are at level 1 and 2 and A Levels are at Level 3).

Requirements for Entry:

Anatomy and Physiology qualification

What’s included:

  • All study materials
  • Study Guide
  • Full Tutor and Administration support
  • The course fee includes the ASET registration and certification fee (valued at up to £38.00)

Study Options:

In order to offer our students the most convenient and flexible distance learning courses, A Foot Above offer you the option of study for your course via two methods:

  • Via the traditional paper-based method
  • Via CD-Rom

Tutor Support

With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor’s role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone or email your personal tutor.

You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed.

Study Hours

This is only an approximate figure and is dependent upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 119 hrs.

Assessment Method:

At the end of the module will be a revision booklet with questions relating to your course material. This needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This will help you and your personal tutor assess your readiness for your examination.

You will be required to submit 3 case studies, along with sitting a theory and practical examination.

Fees:

£250

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