Sports Massage Course

Requirements-  Level 3 Anatomy and Physiology and Full Body Massage qualification
Sports massage is proven to release and reduce tension in muscles, improve circulation and encourage the removal of waste products such as lactic acid built up during sporting activities. In addition to the physical benefits, sports massage can help an athlete to mentally prepare for their activity or competition.
Content:
✨Introduction
✨Course Content
✨History and benefits of Events and Activity ✨Massage
✨Theory of muscle function
✨Massage techniques
✨Client Consultation procedure
✨Consultation Form
✨GP Referral Letter
✨Contraindications and Client’s expectations
✨How to prepare for the treatment
✨Hygiene and Professionalism
✨Preparing your work area
✨Your working environment
✨Health & Safety
✨Health & Safety for COSHH Regulations
✨Industry Regulations
✨Professional Ethics
✨Insurance
✨Data Protection/GDPR/Client Confidentiality
✨Risk Assessment
✨Code of practise for Therapists
✨Marketing
✨Aftercare Advise
✨Anatomy & Physiology relevant to this treatment
✨Pre-event therapy Routine : Warming the muscles, stretching the fibres and removal of waste. Effleurage techniques, stretching muscle groups and individual muscles and improve waste drainage
✨Post-event therapy Routine: Relaxing muscles and relaxing spasm, removal of waste acids to aid recovery and even out blood flow.
If injuries are present, do not go ahead with treatment, this does not give you the qualification to act on injuries 
Home Study (12 guided learning hours)
One Day Practical
6 case studies