AIQ LEVEL 3
CERTIFICATE IN SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPY - SOFT TISSUE MANIPULATION

Level 3 Sports Massage courses:
We offer 3 convenient styles of delivery, so learning new skills can fit around your work and lifestyle commitments.

BLENDED LEARNING (Classroom + Online):
Course duration: 15 weeks - 18 months
Practical - 8 Live Days (Classroom)
Theory - Classroom, Online materials and video support.
2012 Course dates:
- 2nd April to 10th July
- 25th June to 25th September

Course Price : £1450

ONLINE LEARNING:
Course duration: 12 weeks - 18 months
Practical - Learn at home with video - 1 Live (Classroom) Day.
Theory - Online materials and videos.
Weekly Skype meetings with your tutor.
2012 Course dates:
- To suit you.

Course Price :
£850

LEARN IN MODULES:
Course duration: Variable (completion within 18 months of start date)
8 Modules.
Practical - Live Days (Classroom).
Theory - Live Days (Classroom)
2012 Course dates:
- To suit you.

Price per Module : £275
Total Course Price: £2200

PAYMENT:
Instalment options available.
£300 non-refundable deposit payable at time of booking for ALL styles of course.

So....... What sets us apart from other Training Establishments?

FREE STARTER PACK worth £300 for combined Level 3 AND 4 bookings!!! (light-weight portable cable couch, couch cover, massage cream, couch rolls and towels). MODULAR COURSE ONLY.

HALF PRICE 1 day HSE Emergency First Aid Qualification
- Our courses are classroom and clinic based
- Online materials or DVD’s and manual’s are included in your package to support your learning.
- Learn how to provide chair massage and on-site treatments for clubs and events.
- Clinical practice; have the opportunity to perform case studies and gain valuable experience and confidence.
- Consultation skills; look at body language and its role in communication, how to develop rapport with your patients through differing communication styles and explore the use of listening techniques.
- Business skills; learn what you really need to know about setting up and running a small business or going self-employed.
- Enjoy working in a rewarding profession that can help others improve their sporting performance, recover from injuries or enjoy daily life. Our course is delivered by qualified, highly experienced lecturers with an extensive knowledge of the health and fitness industry. LifeCare Training also hosts regular network breakfasts and events for graduates, fully supporting your transition into this most rewarding profession.

Course Content:

Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise

(Assessment method: Multiple choice theory paper

The structure and function of the:
Circulatory system
Respiratory system
Skeletal system and joints
Muscular system
Energy systems
Nervous system

During this unit you also learn about the implications of exercise on young people, ante-natal and post-natal women and the older population (50+)

Unit 2: Principles of Exercise, Fitness and Health

(Assessment method: Multiple choice theory paper)

The effects of exercise on the body
The principles of fitness
Exercise progression, training methods and programme planning
Safety guidelines for special populations
Monitoring exercise
The benefits of exercise for common health problems, discussing diabetes, hypertension, coronary heart disease, cancer, obesity and osteoporosis
The importance of healthy eating

Unit 3: Anatomy and Physiology for Sports Massage

(Assessment method: Multiple choice theory paper)

We learn about the structure and function of:
- The skin
- The lymphatic system
- The neuroendocrine system

You also learn how to accurately identify all the major bony prominences and their related soft tissues, including the location of joint articulations, ligaments, tendons and muscles and the effect sports massage will have on these structures.

Unit 4: Assisting Soft Tissue Repair

(Assessment method: Worksheet)

Causes of soft tissue damage
Types of soft tissue damage
The stages of soft tissue repair
Cryotherapy and heat therapy

Unit 5: Professional Practice in Sports Massage

(Assessment method: Worksheet)

Contraindications to massage
Legal responsibilities of a Sports Massage Practitioner
Professional and ethical conduct

Unit 6: Assessing clients and treatment planning

(Assessment method: Practical, worksheet and client record card)

Establishing treatment goals
Consultation skills
Assessing posture and range of movement
Construct treatment plans
Evaluate treatment effectiveness

Unit 7: Applying sports massage techniques

(Assessment method: Practical and worksheet)

Preparation for providing sports massage
Correct use of couch, props and towels
Palpation techniques
Applying sports massage techniques including ischaemic release (trigger point release), frictions, Musculo-Energy Techniques (MET’s)