Sports Massage Syllabus

The main emphasis is on the Skeletal, Muscular and Neurological systems that have been covered in the massage diploma syllabus. Sports Massage techniques are invaluable for treating muscular conditions/injuries resulting from sports, occupational or hobbies/leisure activities.

Also Included are:

	Sports nutrition
	Sports injury
	Training for sport
	Exercise physiology

Case studies underpin the practical element of the course.

Specific Techniques for Sports Injury and Rehabilitation Includes:

	Neuro muscular technique - N.M.T.
	Strain counter strain-(SCS)
	Soft Tissue Release (STR)
	Cross fibre rolling, fascia release, friction and stretching.

Topics Covered Include:

	Sports specific injuries, warm up and warm down, R.I.C.E.,
	Heat treatments - paraffin wax etc.
	Exercise passive resistive and active, stretching M.E.T., and contra indications.

100 hours of guided learning is the minimum. Most students achieve at least 150 hours of study including lectures and practical work. A first aid certificate is a requirement.

Book list:

	Dr. Read Sports Injury 0-7506-3112-0
	Sport Injury by Dr. Lars Peterson & Per Renstrom 0906348-91 -9
	Gray's Anatomy 1-85813-291-6.
	Stretching by Bob Anderson 0-7207-1351-x
	Sports and Remedial Massage Therapy Mel Cash 009-1809568

If you would like to book a place on this course, or be advised on the forthcoming timetable for either course, please click on "Contact Us" at the top of this page,
or click here Contact The Southsea School of Massage to go directly to the correct page.

The Sports Massage Therapy Diploma course runs on Sundays
Deposits and course fees are non-returnable.
Please note that cheques should be in Sterling and made payable to Mr. L. Gee.

A first aid certificate is required.

The courses are very popular, book early to avoid disappointment as numbers are limited.

Small classes, limited to a maximum of ten pupils,
enabling individual attention, are provided.

Individual tuition can he arranged.

Dates and times are subject to change for all courses and classes.

All prices and offers apply to UK mainland ONLY and are negotiable for schools and colleges abroad.

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