Sports Rehabilitation
with Diploma in Massage
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INTRODUCTION:
Do you have an interest in the prevention and treatment of injuries in Sports? This course will prepare you to become a massage therapist or help you to progress to Higher Education courses in Sports Rehabilitation, Sports Massage in Ireland, UK, and abroad.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
- Leaving Certificate or equivalent.
- Biology would be an advantage.
- Mature applicants welcome.
- All applicants are interviewed, and places are awarded on suitability.
DURATION:
This is a one-year course.
FEES:
- Student Services: €250
- QQI exam fees: €50*
- CEHF Manual: €55
- First Aid: €200
- ITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage: €140
- Facilities / Materials: €105
- Course Apparel: €90
- Massage Uniform: €60
- Master Taping Training: €150
- Elite Performance Kit: €60
- Coaching Courses: €50
Total: €1,210
Please note that only debit cards/visa/mastercard payments are acceptable for payment. The College cannot accept cash/cheque.
* Note: Students with medical cards are exempt from paying the QQI exam fee.
CERTIFICATION:
- QQI Level 5 in Sports, Recreation & Exercise (5M5146).
- VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Massage.
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 1 day 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.
EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES:
For full details on progression opportunities see these links:
Excellent progressions opportunities including:
- MTU: Recreation and Leisure Management (MT510).
- MTU: Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Health and Exercise Sciences with Massage Therapy Course (MT912).
- SETU Carlow: BSc (Hons) in Sport Rehabilitation and Athletic Therapy (CW188).
- SETU Carlow: Higher Certificate in Physiology and Health Science (CW106).
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Gyms, health clubs, sporting facilities or spas.
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.
Class of 2015/2016
- Owen Connolly – UCC Sports Studies and Physical Education (BEd Hons).
- Jason Cott – Bournemouth University Clinical Exercise Science BSc (Hons).
- Victoria West – Anglo-European College of Chiropractic MChiro (Hons).
Class of 2014/2015
- Jake Inglis and Dylan Walsh – Cardiff Metropolitan University – Sports Conditioning Rehabilitation and Massage – BSc (Hons).
SPECIAL FEATURES:
Students can obtain work experience with physiotherapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, massage therapists, leisure centres, etc.
CONTACT DETAILS:
Paddy Gleeson, Course Director
Email: paddy.gleeson@csn.ie
Tel: (021) 2067 643