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Sports Rehabilitation with Diploma in Massage

Sports Rehabilitation with Diploma in Massage

Course Description

Do you have an interest in the prevention and treatment of sports injuries? This course will prepare you to become a sports massage therapist or help you to progress to Higher Education courses in Physiotherapy, Sports Medicine and Sports Rehabilitation in Ireland and the UK.

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QQI Level 5
Sports, Recreation & Exercise
5M5146

VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Massage

Duration

This is a one year course.

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate or equivalent. Biology would be an advantage. Mature applicants welcome. All applicants are interviewed and places are awarded on suitability.

Course Content

The following subjects may be offered:

Course Content

Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Massage

The main aim of the VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Massage is to enable learners to gain the necessary practical and theoretical skills in order to provide massage treatments to the general public and to gain employment in the massage industry. This qualification is suitable for learners aged 16 and over and is designed to provide occupational competence at level 3. It also provides a sound platform into further training at level 3 and 4. The Diploma Covers the following Units / Modules

iUBT432 Holistic massage
iUBT434 Professional conduct and business awareness
UBT435 Anatomy and physiology

QQI

Sports and Exercise Injury Prevention
5N5665
You will learn the practical skills and knowledge which may be used in the prevention or treatment of different sports injuries. The module is weighted heavily on practical demonstration along with assignments and an end of year exam.
Exercise and Fitness
5N2668
You will gain knowledge and instructional skills to assist an exercise instructor in the delivery of a safe and effective exercise programme or class.
Sports Anatomy & Physiology
5N4648
You will learn about every aspect of how the body works. How each system works (e.g. the digestive system, the nervous system, the musculoskeletal system etc ); how different systems depend on each other to function, what happens when the body doesn't work properly and most importantly what is needed for the body to remain healthy.
Body Massage and Figure Analysis
5N3565
The purpose of this module is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to work autonomously and independently in carrying out figure analysis and body massage treatments.
Sport and Recreation Studies
5N2667
This is a broad introduction to the whole area of sport, recreation, exercise, leisure and play. We study history and philosophy as well as industry structure and current issues affecting sport.
Nutrition
5N2006
The purpose of this unit is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the nutritional composition of food and the effects of food and nutrition on an individual’s health and personal well-being.
Customer Service
5N0972
The principles of excellent customer service for the Fitness industry. The practical application of good customer service practice in professional settings online and in person. This equips the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to provide effective customer service within a work, social or voluntary environment, operating independently while under general supervision.
Work Experience
5N1356
You will learn how to obtain work experience by preparing for interviews, researching your chosen field, future employment and/or Higher Education. Partake in relevant vocational work following all policies and protocols associated with the industry.

Master Taping Course

The Master taping Course is a 1day course , designed for students and sports coaches looking to increase their knowledge and develop the professional skills required to identify common injury sites and to offer appropriate intervention for the preparation and treatment of the site using taping and strapping.
This course will teach you effective sports taping and strapping techniques for injury prevention whilst teaching you how to minimize the chance of further damage when an injury occurs as well as tips on how to aid the healing process.

Career Opportunities

Gyms, health clubs, sporting facilities or spas.

Progression opportunities

For full details on progression opportunities see these links:

Cork Colleges Progression Scheme
QQI Requirements

MTU: Recreation and Leisure Management
SETU Carlow: BSc (Hons) in Sport Rehabilitation and Athletic Therapy (CW188)
SETU Carlow: Higher Certificate in Physiology and Health Science (CW106)

Graduate Progression

Class of 2017/2018

Ciaran Geaney, MTU - BBus Recreation and Leisure Management
James Maher, MTU - BBus Recreation and Leisure Management
Naomi O'Leary, Carlow IT - BSc Sports Rehabilitation and Athletic Therapy
Liam Rice, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, Scotland - BSc (Hons) Podiatry

Class of 2016/2017 Year 1

Charlotte Mahony, Trinity College Dublin – BSc Physiotherapy
Michael Ryan, University of Limerick – BSc Physiotherapy
Leighann O’Shea, GMIT – BSc Sports and Exercise Science
Barry O’Connell, Carlow IT – Higher Certificate in Physiology and Health Science
Ellen Twomey, Carlow IT – BSc Honours Sports Rehabilitation and Athletic Therapy
Aine O’Donovan, UWE Bristol – BSc Sports Rehabilitation
Aaron Hennessy, UCC - BA Arts

Class of 2016/2017 Year 2

Laura Fitzgerald, Carlow IT – BSc Honours Sports Rehabilitation and Athletic Therapy
Luke Conroy, Carlow IT – BSc Honours Sports Rehabilitation and Athletic Therapy
Scott O’Connell, Salford University – Sports Injury Rehabilitation
William O’Flaherty, Salford University – Sports Injury Rehabilitation
Andrew Harrington, MTU – BBus Accounting