Advanced Sport Massage
After completion of the advanced sport massage course, the student will be equipped with the necessary information and skills to compete as a qualified Sports Massage Practitioner in a highly competitive fitness industry. Other than most massage courses offered in this field, we will equip you with hands-on practical techniques that will enable you to practice with confidence as a Sports Massage Practitioner. You will be capable to assist people in all areas of the fitness industry and incorporate massage as part of a fitness maintenance program.
Covered in the advanced sport massage course
Working specific muscles and Maintenance Massage
Pre-event and Post event massage
Working specific muscles and Neuromuscular Techniques
Musculoskeletal injuries, Injury and treatment muscle by muscle
Strain –Counter strain and Overuse syndrome
Soft tissue manipulation and Remedial exercise
Postural and occupational stress
Massage with medical conditions
Muscle Energy Techniques
Course Outcome
Upon completion of this sports massage course, you should be able to:
Practice as a Sports Massage Therapist
Have the skill to apply massage specific to the sports environment pre-event and post-event sports massage
Have the necessary knowledge pertaining to work ethics and professionalism when performing a sports massage treatment
Course Type
Internationally recognized provider program
* Please note that a basic massage qualification
is a prerequisite for this course
This course contains elements of SAQA Unit
Standards ID: 26244
Duration
You can start with this course immediately on enrollment and all your course material and student pack will be sent to you within 14 –21 days after enrollment is received
Although you should be able to complete this course in 3 months, open learning gives you the flexibility to study at your own pace within a 2 year period
Exams for obtaining Certificate 50 case studies Written exam Practical exam