| Course Name |
Health & Leisure with Massage |
| Course Provider |
Institute of Technology Tralee |
| Course Code |
81032 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Higher Education Direct Entry |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ)
More info...
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Major |
Institute of Technology Tralee |
Level 8 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Tralee |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Apply to the Admissions Office, IT Tralee. |
| Qualification Letters |
BSc (Hons) |
| Duration |
1 year Add-on |
| Entry Requirements |
Holders of the Level 7 BSc in Health and Leisure with Massage, or an approved equivalent qualification, should apply to IT Tralee. |
| Mature Applicants |
The Institute welcomes applications from persons who will be 23 years of age and over on the 1st of January of the proposed year of entry and who wish to be admitted as a mature student. The Institute reserves a minimum of 5% of all places for mature applicants. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Course Content |
Expand+What is Health and Leisure with Massage?
The Honours Degree programme involves significant training in Massage techniques for registration as a massage therapist. The programme consists of applied, active training programmes and the theoretical foun...
Hide-What is Health and Leisure with Massage?
The Honours Degree programme involves significant training in Massage techniques for registration as a massage therapist. The programme consists of applied, active training programmes and the theoretical foundations underpinning the promotion of wellness and optimal body function through massage/bodywork, physical activity, stress management techniques and exercise programming. Students also develop their communication, presentation, social and social and research skills. The programme engages significantly with local and regional communities to ensure core skills are developed in realistic settings.
Why study Health and Leisure with Massage at IT, Tralee?
The Health and Leisure with Massage programme was the first BSc programme in Ireland with significant massage content. The programme emphasises community engagement, relevant massage practice, wellness education, and the importance of a broad skills set. Students can expect to become more confident in professional skills, life skills and in communicating the theoretical basis for concepts in health and leisure. Graduates will have HETAC qualifications, massage therapist registration and may also be eligible for professional fitness instructor registration.
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| Subjects Taught |
Semester: 7
Aquatic Rehabilitation
Social and Commercial Enterprise Start-Up
Health Studies: Wellbeing Science
Case Work
Behaviour Change
Research Project
Semester: 8
Spa/Wellness Industry
Activity Leadership: Body-Mind Exercise
Work Placement Preparation and Reflective Practice
Work Placement
Work Placement Portfolio |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+What are my career opportunities?
Graduates will be able to operate within a positive strengths approach to promote wellness, and optimal functioning. Graduates will be wellness educators with a specialist knowledge and practice in massage therapy....
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Graduates will be able to operate within a positive strengths approach to promote wellness, and optimal functioning. Graduates will be wellness educators with a specialist knowledge and practice in massage therapy. They will be equipped to work in a variety of settings such as health and leisure centres, health promotion, spa/wellness centres, hotels, mainstream and special-needs schools, community centres, clinical settings, work places and in the private / entrepreneurial area, being competent to specialise in hands-on relaxation massage techniques, aquatic therapy, activity leadership, remedial and orthopaedic massage. Graduates will operate within a positive strengths approach to promote wellness and optimal functioning through the use of: massage/body work; aquatic exercise therapy; exercise programming; posture cultivation, stress management, physical activity and fitness testing.
Progression
Progression Level 9
Postgraduate Masters or Doctorate Through Research.
Postgraduate Masters (Taught).
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| Further Enquiries |
Head Of Department Health & Leisure Studies:
Dr. Michael Hall
Email: Michael.Hall@staff.ittralee.ie
Room(s): B212
Tel: +353 (0)66 7144168 Ext: 4168 |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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