Our courses are approved by the SMA (Sports Massage Association). This government-recognised standard is looked for by all professional sporting bodies.
Curriculum
Part One
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 Health & Safety |
Part Two
Comprises 36 hours over 3 weekends looking at Specific Stretch™
/ STR, Trigger Point Therapies and Myofascial Release Methods