This course is aimed at providing an introduction to the sport massage industry, including common injuries and treatments. You will learn a variety of sports massage and strapping techniques. You will gain an understanding of the health and safety aspects of massage, setting up a safe and effective massage area and conducting client consultations. Topics covered will include: · Overview of the human body (structure and functions) · Health & safety within a massage environment · Identification of sports related injuries · Conducting client consultations · Variety of massage techniques · Strapping and taping sports injuries
Please be prepared to provide your residency documents such as a passport, EU citizen ID card, UK Birth Certificate or Biometric Card. If you have been in the UK for less than 3 years or have entered the UK with a visa you will need to provide evidence that you are eligible to study in the UK - your visa, your biometric card that covers the duration of your course or any relevant home office documents to support your residency should all be uploaded. If you’re an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen we will need to see evidence of 'Pre-Settled' or 'Settled-status' documents. Also for funding purposes we would need to see evidence of payslips if working (within the last 3 months). If you are receiving benefits (e.g JSA, ESA, Universal Credit (UC), Housing benefits etc. please provide evidence of this).
Upon successful completion of the course you can progress into further study in this area.