Sports Massage

ABOUT THE COURSE

Sports massage is the application of massage techniques which will enable the athlete to achieve their highest potential by accelerating the body’s natural healing process during post-exercise recovery. Massage also helps to reduce the chances of injury by identifying and eliminating conditions in the muscle tissue that are a potential risk of injury.

Having a regular sports massage may extend the athletes career.

Session 1- (4 Hours):

Anatomy and Physiology of the Muscular System
Origin, Insertion and Action of Muscles

Practical and Theory of Basic Massage Movements

Session 2 - (4 Hours):

Sports Massage Theory 1

Practical Massage ( Back sequence)

Session 3 - (5 Hours):

Sports Massage Theory 2

Practical Massage (Back sequence) 

Session 4 - (5 Hours):

Sports Massage Theory 3
Practical Massage (legs)                                     

Session 5 - (4 Hours):

Practical Massage of arms, abdominals and chest                 

Session 6 ,7& 8 - (13 Hours):

Full Practical Massage sessions                                   

Case Studies   - (10 Hours)                                                                
Total Hours - (45 Hours)

 

OUTCOME OF COURSE

 

 

 

PRIOR LEARNING REQUIRED

 

  • Level 1 Certification - Exercise Science or equivalent allied health field degree / diploma

 

EXAMS

 

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