Sports Massage & Remedial Bodywork Diploma Course
This Raworth course in Sports Massage & Remedial Bodywork is currently being re-validated by the Sports Massage Association (SMA), and, once completed, when you graduate you will be able to apply for membership of the SMA without further examination: this represents the ‘gold standard’ for sports massage therapists. Indeed, Raworth International in Dorking, Surrey has a long and respected history in this field which `made us pivotal in the inception and establishment of the SMA.
Syllabus
Core Modules
Anatomy & Physiology
Swedish Massage
Nutrition Workshop
Functional anatomy
Surface anatomy and palpatory skills; osteology, joints & supporting structures; neuro-anatomy and dermatomes; orthopaedic tests
Sports massage
Pre and post event massage; sports specific massage; passive stretching; muscle energy and neuro-muscular facilitation; preventive and restorative massage; adaptation to various venues
Remedial bodywork
Postural analysis, joint mobilisation, assessment of limbs and spine; trigger point therapy; strain, counter-strain; First Aid approach to pain; specific conditions; myofascial techniques; further special tests and treatment planning.
Sports Pathology
Contraindications to exercise and massage; pathophysiology of pain; inflammation, healing and repair of bones, soft tissue and nerves and differential diagnosis.
Pharmacological considerations in sports therapy
Common orthodox and alternative medication used for sports injuries
Sports psychology
Motivation; anxiety and stress in sport; psychological factors predisposing to injury; psychological response to injury
Sports first aid
A three day course giving the FA sports first aid qualification. (Optional but not included in the costs. A sports first aid qualification is necessary for SMA accreditation)
Ethics and professionalism
Work Experience
100 hours of logged and documented work experience, including case studies.
Study Days
Studied two days a week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) for three terms.
Qualifications
Raworth Diplomas in Sports Massage and Remedial Bodywork and Anatomy, Physiology & Massage
ITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage
FEES:
Diploma in Sports Massage & Remedial Bodywork - Modules in A&P, Swedish massage, practice management, sports massage, applied & exercise physiology, remedial massage, nutrition workshop, sports psychology and clinical practice.
For all of the above, £3,035.00 excluding VAT
Please note that these fees quoted are INCLUSIVE OF USUAL EXAM FEES & RELEVANT KITS
Prices subject to increase from September 1st 2009
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