The College of Classical Massage

ITEC Diploma in Sports Massage

This post-graduate course is available to students who have qualified in Body/Holistic massage.

This course will provide you with the skills for treating not just sports injuries but also a whole range of soft tissue problems; muscle imbalances and to aid the recovery of your clients.

Topics covered within the course include:

• Understanding the muscles’ origin, insertions and actions more clearly to give you enhanced confidence about treating them.  Also, to enable you to massage and stretch appropriately.
• Understanding how joints move and the range of movements possible.
• The effects of stress on muscles and joints during exercise.
• Understanding how particular sporting activities can affect muscle groups.
• Understanding the principles of injury prevention.
• Learning how to advise a stretching routine to client.
• Working and recording case studies 5 clients, 3 treatments each.
• Particular emphasis will be placed on using a range of Muscle Energy Techniques (MET); Neuro-muscular Techniques (NMT); Soft Tissue Release (STR); Connective Tissue Massage (CTM) and Proprioceptive Neuro-muscular Facilitation (PNF).

The tutor, Michael Gibbons, has a particular interest and experience in working with these forms of stretching and uses them regularly in his private practice.  If you want to enhance results with your clients, these are certainly techniques that you should be using.

If you would like more details or to arrange an interview please contact us at

Click here to download full ITEC syllabus and sample files

This course is accredited by ITEC (International Therapy Examination council - www.itecworld.co.uk).

Fees (including ITEC Exam):

Booking

If you would like to book a place on this course please download a booking form. If you have any queries please contact us at

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