Community Health Services - Sports Injury Management
This one-year, NFQ Level 5 course equips the learner with the vocational skills and knowledge to pursue careers in the Sports Industry as Sports Massage Therapists. The course consists of modules from both QQI and ITEC. The Level 3 ITEC Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy is an internationally recognised award that allows learners to obtain professional indemnity insurance and practice Sports Massage on course completion.
| Award Name | Diploma at UK Level 3 |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | International Therapy Examination Council |
| NFQ Level | |
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma at UK Level 3 | International Therapy Examination Council | ||
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
38 Weeks
Entry Requirements
Education: NFQ Level 4 or equivalent when accessing a Level 5 programme. CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 courses for those whose first language is not English Mature learner entry requirements available via the local ETB pathway Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EEA Applicants and may be subject to full international fees (Please refer to Information for International Learners) *Each provider may have additional requirements, not outlined above.
Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
Previous Experience: Applicants must be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course, be able to work with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.
Careers / Further progression
Employment Opportunities / Progression
Pre-Physiotherapy/Sports Therapy LCFE
Sports Injury Clinics
Health Clinics
Sports Clubs
Self employment
Cruise Liners
Progression to other courses in third level sectors in the area of sports Rehabilitation, Sports and Recreation, Sports Science, Athletic Training, Exercise and Health. Please check with the individual Admissions Offices of any institution you are interested in attending or visit www.cao.ie
Institutes of Technology and other Colleges around the country may be offering opportunities for further studies. Please check with the Individual Admissions Offices of any institution you are interested in attending or visit www.cao.ie
BSC Psychology at WIT
BSC Sports Strength and Conditioning at LIT
Further information
Start Date: 07/09/2026 End Date: 28/05/2027
Course Fees: €200
There are no tuition fees payable to the College by EU nationals. However, learners are liable for registration and examination fees. Registration fees vary depending on programme choice. Applicants will be informed of individual programme fees and possible exemptions at interview.
SUSI is Ireland’s national awarding authority for further and higher education grants. We offer support to eligible students in approved courses at PLC, undergraduate and postgraduate levels and in some cases, to students studying outside Ireland. www.susi.ie
(NFQ Award Code 5M4468)
This one-year, NFQ Level 5 course equips the learner with the vocational skills and knowledge to pursue careers in the Sports Industry as Sports Massage Therapists. The course consists of modules from both QQI and ITEC. The Level 3 ITEC Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy is an internationally recognised award that allows learners to obtain professional indemnity insurance and practice Sports Massage on course completion. The course provides a pathway for learners to progress to higher education in the areas of Sports Rehabilitation, Health and Leisure with Massage and Exercise and Health. This course also allows progression to the Pre-Physiotherapy/Sports Therapy course at MSC. There are a combination of practical and theoretical modules that allow for an interesting and varied years activity. Learners are actively encouraged to secure work experience in this area.
On successful completion of this course learners will be awarded a QQI level 5 major award in Community Health Services and the ITEC level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy.
Learning Outcomes
NFQ Community Health Services
•To facilitate the learner to explore community health services with a view to re-skilling/up-skilling and exploring concepts and subject areas that may interest the learner in future programmes or employment
• To provide a programme of learning that is vocational in nature and flexible in structure so that the learner has the maximum opportunity to improve his/her academic and vocational literacy, numerical, ICT and planning skills while participating in the programme
• To afford the learner opportunities to enhance his/her confidence and ability to develop the skills to reach his/her full potential
• To facilitate the learner to further develop his/her interpersonal, team working, problem solving and time management skills, as appropriate, so that the learner is enabled to take responsibility for his/her own learning and to support progression including future participation in education and employment
• To provide the learner with vocationally specific knowledge, skill and competence at this level, thus affording the learner the opportunity to progress to programmes leading to awards at level 6 or above
• To facilitate the learner to reflect on and evaluate his/her performance while participating in the programme
ITEC Professional Practice in Sports Massage
LO1 Understand legislation required in sports massage
LO2 Understand scope of practice in sports massage
LO3 Understand the standards relevant to the sports massage profession
LO4 Understand the principles of professional practice in sports massage
LO5 Understand how to produce, maintain and store client records
ITEC Sports Massage Treatments
LO1 Understand the history and development of massage
LO2 Understand the fundamentals of sports massage treatments
LO3 Understand how to assess and screen clients for sports massage treatments
LO4 Be able to carry out client assessments
LO5 Be able to devise sports massage treatment plans
LO6 Be able to apply sports massage treatments
LO7 Understand evaluation of sports massage treatments
LO8 Be able to evaluate sports massage treatments
Title Award Awarding Body
Work Experience Work Experience (5N1356) QQI
Communications Level 5 Communications (5N0690) QQI
Anatomy And Physiology Anatomy & Physiology (5N0749) QQI
Exercise And Fitness Exercise & Fitness (5N2668) QQI
Nutrition Nutrition (5N2006) QQI
Psychology Psychology (5N0754) QQI
Body, Massage And Figure Analysis Body Massage & Figure Analysis (5N3465) QQI
Word Processing Word Processing (5N1358) QQI
ITEC - Sports Massage Treatments Sports Massage Treatments (F/617/5684) ITEC
Development of Key Skills
Building on Key Skills
5M4468 - Community Health Services
Phone: 061578100 1800707077
Email: cfet.admissions@lcetb.ie