Part-time adult education, evening classes: London: City Lit

ITEC Level 3 certificate in sports massage therapy

Extend your existing massage skills to enable you to practise sports massage. Prior experience: you should have completed the ITEC holistic massage diploma and be confident working independently. Please download an application form from the link below, and read the full course outline before applying. It is recommended that you apply at least 10 weeks before the course start date.

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Key course information

Dates
09/02/12 - 28/06/12

Day(s)
Thu

Duration
18 weeks

Time
10:00 - 17:15

Fees
Full fee: £585
Senior fee: £585

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
FRQ12

Availability
Contact department

No concessionary fees are available as the limit has been reached.

This course has started

It may still be possible to enrol. Please call 020 7831 7831 to discuss. Please note that you will have missed some of the course content and it may not be possible for the tutor to fully cover this with you.

Course outline

What is the course about?

This is a follow-on course from the ITEC Holistic Massage Diploma.

The course provides information Units 416 and 417 of the ITEC Syllabus. You will cover sports injuries, the underlying anatomy and physiology, and suitable treatments for injuries through massage and exercise. A progressive learning structure for these subjects is provided to enable students to reach the required standard necessary to take the examination set by ITEC (International Therapy Examination Council).

Additional information

You should be aware that a minimum of 80% attendance is necessary to complete the course. You are also expected to participate to the best of your ability and to adhere to the colleges Equal Opportunities Policy while undertaking the course. The policies of the college will be discussed during the first session.

Please note that you are required to hold a current First Aid certificate to be able to work as a bodywork therapist.

Due to the nature of this course, you will not be entitled to transfer to a different course after the course has started.

IF YOU WISH TO APPLY, PLEASE ASK FOR AN APPLICATION FORM AND DETAILED NOTES FOR ITEC APPLICANTS FROM THE HEALTH & MOVEMENT STUDIES DEPARTMENT.

What topics will we cover?

- Gain skills and qualification in sports massage at Level 3 for those of you interested in the sports industry,
- Focus on the development of the major key skills and the wider key skills in a sports massage context, such as communicating with clients, working with others, and problem solving,
- Develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for the successful performance in employment in the sports industry
Practically you will be able to:
- Integrate existing massage skills into the sports massage framework,
- Develop your massage skills further and incorporate techniques such as Manual lymphatic drainage, Neuromuscular technique (NMT), Muscle energy technique (MET), Soft tissue release (STR), connective tissue massage (CTM) Proprioreceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF),
- Incorporate the use of stretching massage movements such as Connective tissue massage and recognise the benefits of stretching,
- Explain and utilise techniques such as thermotherapy and cryotherapy.
The above list includes a sample of the objectives from the ITEC syllabus.
The full ITEC sports massage syllabus is available on line on the ITEC website www.itecworld.co.uk.
This is a substantial course and you should be aware before enrolling on this course that time needs to be set aside for home study and that there will be written assignments every week set by the tutor. Regular attendance is required.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- Practice as a professional Sports Massage therapist on a variety of members of the public, utilising all aspects of the course material in your professional life

Unit 416 - functional anatomy, physiology and nutrition for Sports Therapies

- Recognise and understand the structures and functions of human cells and tissues
-Recognise and understand the functions and common pathologies of the skin
-Recognise and understand the structure and functions of th Musculo- skeletal system
- Recognise and understand the different types of posture
- Recognise and understand the structure and functions of the nervous system
- Recognise the structure and functions of the cardiovascular system
- Recognise the structure and functions of the respiratory system
- Recognise the structure and function of the Lymphatic system
- Recognise the structure and function of the Digestive system
- Recognise the structure and function of the Urinary system
- Recognise the structure and function of the Endocrine system
- Recognise and understand the differences between men and women
- Recognise and understand the underpinning principles of sports injuries
-Recognise and understand the principles of nutrition in relation to Sports injuries

Unit 417 - Applying Sports Massage Methods to Non Pathological Tissue

- Be able to work within agreed standards of practice
- Be able to prepare for sporst massage methods
- Be able to assess clients
- Be able to devise sports massage strategies for clients
- Be able to apply sporst massage methods
- Be able to evaluate sporst massage methods
- Be able to produce, maintain and store records.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

ITEC Level 3

To gain entry to this course you will need to have successfully completed the ITEC holistic massage diploma. You should regularly be practising massage, and have kept up to date on anatomy and physiology.

Applications for this course will require you to fill in an application form.
Applications will be assessed and successful applicants will be offered a place. Please contact the Health and Movement Studies office or Advice and Guidance for an application form or apply on line through the Citylit website.

You should be able to:
Identify the purpose of texts
Actively respond to points within a text
Plan and draft written work and start to organise it into paragraphs
Make relevant contributions and respond appropriately to others
Use formal and informal language appropriately
Present information clearly
Read time in common date format

PLEASE SEE THE PRE-BODYWORK CHECK LIST IN THE APPLICATION FORM

Students with any of the listed conditions should attach written letters of approval from their GP with their application form. Without these letters, any consideration for acceptance onto a course can be denied. It will also be at the discretion of the tutor team and head of programme whether candidates are suitable for placement.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

The course content will be both Theoretical and Practical.
The teaching methods used will include: Talk by tutor - Group work - Pair work - Massage work - Movement work - completing Case Histories - Videos - and much more.

Exam dates:
Theory: 14/6/12
Practical: 28/6/12
You will have to complete written assignments every week and set aside time for home study.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

You will need to bring to class your own towels, oils, wet wipes etc. You will need to wear a white uniform and supply a set of white towels for the practical examination. The tutor will give advice on reading material during the course.
The exam fee is included in the course cost. This fee is non-refundable and the exams must be taken on the date set by the Institute.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

This course requires the completion of an application form.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made. Assessment will be through students completing:
- Practical Exam - 1 hour - examined by an external examiner from ITEC
- Theory exam - 1 hour multiple choice ( 416 ) + 1 hour Multiple choice exam ( 417)
Case studies x 15 recorded treatments.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Other professional courses such as Traditional Thai Massage, Aromatherapy, Reflexology and On-Site Massage.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2622

health@citylit.ac.uk

Advice times:

During term-time Tuesday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30 Thursday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30

Non term-time Tuesday 17.30 - 18.30 Wednesday 12.30 - 13.30.

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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