Expand+Students will gain knowledge of the human body, exercise and fitness. Focus on the theory and practice of injury prevention and massage. Gain skills for preventative treatment of injuries and general body massage. Students work on each other in a ...

Hide-Students will gain knowledge of the human body, exercise and fitness. Focus on the theory and practice of injury prevention and massage. Gain skills for preventative treatment of injuries and general body massage. Students work on each other in a massage clinical professional environment with an emphasis on client care.

While working towards a QQI 5 award students have the opportunity to gain an ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy. Students work towards a career as massage therapists in the future.

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Further education (PLC) students will be eligible to receive PLC maintenance grants.

For more information on these please visit www.SUSI.ie (Student Universal Support Ireland).

Grants are means tested and if eligible the amount of the...

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Further education (PLC) students will be eligible to receive PLC maintenance grants.

For more information on these please visit www.SUSI.ie (Student Universal Support Ireland).

Grants are means tested and if eligible the amount of the grant is dependent on the distance students travel from their place of residence to the college.

It is advisable for students to apply as early as possible for maintenance grants.

For details of grant applications for the coming year, see: http://corkvec.ie/grants/index.shtml

For further information please see www.studentfinance.ie

Expand+Applications are invited any time up to the end of August. However, it is advisable to apply before mid-August to ensure places are still available on the course. All applicants' suitability is assessed on the merit of their application forms and by ...

Hide-Applications are invited any time up to the end of August. However, it is advisable to apply before mid-August to ensure places are still available on the course. All applicants' suitability is assessed on the merit of their application forms and by the means of a ten to fifteen minute interview. Interviews will take place in May and September depending on when you apply. All late applicants should check with the College Main Office as quite frequently, we have places still available on some courses in September. Applications can be made using our online application form (see above).

Expand+Course Content

The following subjects may be offered:

•Sports Massage Treatments
Include the history and development of massage and the fundamentals of Sports Massage treatment, how to assess and screen clients for Sports Massage, to be able ...

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The following subjects may be offered:

•Sports Massage Treatments
Include the history and development of massage and the fundamentals of Sports Massage treatment, how to assess and screen clients for Sports Massage, to be able to devise a treatment plan and to apply Sports Massage treatment and to evaluate the massage

•Anatomy and Physiology for Sports Massage
Includes the structure and function of the anatomical systems of the body and the effects that Sports Massage has on these systems

•Principles of Health and Fitness
Include the benefits of an active lifestyle and the effects of exercise on the body, the components of fitness, the principles of training and the importance of healthy eating

•Professional Practice in Sports Massage
Include legislation required in Sports Massage, the scope of practice and the standards relevant to the Sports Massage profession, the principles of professional practice and how to produce, maintain and store client records

•Understand the Principles of Soft Tissue Dysfunction
Include soft tissue dysfunction and the process of repair

•Body Massage & Figure Analysis 5N3465
To equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to work autonomously and independently in carrying out figure analysis and body treatments.

•Sports Anatomy & Physiology 5N4648
To equip the learner with the knowledge of human anatomy and physiology and how it is relevant to participation in sports and exercise.

•Sport and Exercise Injury Prevention 5N5665
To equip the learner with the knowledge and practical skills to identify, treat and rehabilitate athletes with different sporting injuries.

•Kinesiology 5N4545
To equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to develop kinesthetic awareness, using ideo-kinesis and applying principles of correct body posture and alignment to enable the learner to understand the connection between correct alignment and efficient movement performance.

•Exercise and Fitness 5N2668
To provide students with the skills and knowledge to assist in the delivery of safe and appropriate exercise and fitness programmes.

•Sport and Recreation Studies 5N2667
To equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the theory and practice underpinning sport and recreation activities to enable the learner to work under supervision in a variety of sport, recreation and exercise contacts.

•Communications 5N0690
To acquire communication skills relevant to vocational and personal development.

•Work Experience 5N1356
Involves learners preparing and planning for work, working under direction in a specific vocational area and reviewing and evaluating that work.

•Occupational First Aid 5N1207
Provides the learner with the knowledge, practical skills and competence to provide and coordinate first aid in the workplace in compliance with the requirements of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 and the associated Guide to these Regulations.

Expand+Career Opportunities
Gyms, Health Clubs, Sporting facilities or Spas.

Progression Opportunities

390 CAO Points can be earned by students on successful completion of this Course.

For full details on progression opportunities see these links:...

Hide-Career Opportunities
Gyms, Health Clubs, Sporting facilities or Spas.

Progression Opportunities

390 CAO Points can be earned by students on successful completion of this Course.

For full details on progression opportunities see these links:
Cork Colleges Progression Scheme
QQI Requirements
•CSN: Sports Injuries and Therapy 2
•CIT: Recreation and Leisure Management
•IT Carlow: BSc (Hons) in Sport Rehabilitation and Athletic Therapy (CW188)
•IT Carlow: Higher Certificate in Physiology and Health Science (CW106)