Our courses are approved by the SMA (Sports Massage Association). This government-recognised standard is looked for by all professional sporting bodies.
Curriculum
The course comprises 150 hours, of which approximately 120 are practical. Outside of course hours students are expected to record a minimum of 100 hours of practice time and in addition research and complete a Continuous Assessment Record Log. The syllabus includes:
| Anatomy & Physiology | Muscular and Physiology Skeletal Digestive Cardiovascular Urinary Lymphatics Central/Peripheral Nervous System Respiratory Endocrine Skin Reproductive |
| Exercise
Physiology |
Energy Systems Principles of Training Recognition of Injury Contraindications Sports Psychology |
| Massage Methods | Effleurage Tapotement Petrissage Compressions Vibrations Frictions Dermal Lifting Stretching |
| Massage Application | Treatment Room Event Work Conditioning/training Pre competition Inter competition Post competition Injury prevention Injury recovery Massage Mediums |
| Health & Safety Role of the Masseur Ethics and Professionalism Safety Communication – onward referral First Aid Certificate Interaction with Healthcare Professionals Environment Child Protection Policy Massage Assessments History Taking History – overview Correct Notation Communication Client Handling Legal Issues |