Massage and Therapies for Sport
About
This is an exciting opportunity for you to develop a range of skills, techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for career development in sport specific employment or progression into higher education.
Start
This course starts in September
Duration
2 years
Level
Level 3 Diploma (VTCT)
Location
Pencoed Campus
Overview & Modules
The two year program includes the Level 3 Introductory Diploma in Sports Studies, and will provide underpinning knowledge of the sport industry with progression to the specialism of Sport Massage and Therapies.
Year 1 modules may include:
- Anatomy and physiology for sport
- Lifestyle factors
- Risk assessment in sport
- Sports leadership
- Massage for sport and exercise Internal
- Injuries in sport
Year 2 modules may include:
- Anatomy and physiology for sports massage
- Professional practice in sports massage
- Assessment for sports massage
- Sports massage treatment
- Understand the principles of soft tissue dysfunction
- Health and lifestyle
- Applying hot and cold techniques in sport and active leisure
- Applying taping and strapping to support and limit specific movement in sport and active leisure
- Nutrition
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed in a variety of ways which could include assignments, external examinations, case studies and continual class assessment.
Entry requirements
- 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, preferably including English and Maths (equivalent qualifications are accepted including a Merit at Level 2)
- You will also need to attend an interview.
Continue your studies
Upon successful completion of the 2 years, you may progress to employment with a recognised qualification within the sport industry or continue your studies at higher education level.
Internal progression for the employment route at Level 4 and 5 part-time is available with Bridgend College.
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