ITEC Diploma in Sports Massage

DIPLOMA IN SPORTS MASSAGE ITEC

The Anatomy and Physiology section comprises of : The skeletal system. The digestive system The vascular system. Cells and tissues The muscular system. The endocrine system. The genito-urinary system. The neurological system. The respiratory systems. The Skin

Additional theory sections comprises of: Prevention of sports injuries. Contra-indications to sports massage. The use of using heat and cooling techniques and rationale for choice  Stretching and exercises including passive, active and resistive.

The practical massage element covers; Pre-event and post-event massage. Preventative massage techniques 

Students are required to compile case studies – five clients to be treated three times each.  Pre entry requirements: Students must hold the ITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage (including unit 22.1/2)or an ITEC approved equivalent.

All courses are part time and will be conducted in blocks of 2 or 3 days at a time.  Local to Bedford and Milton Keynes and Cambridge