Sports Massage Therapies
Is this course for you?
Are you interested in the treatment of muscular pain and injury? Would you like to develop your massage skills to a new level by learning advanced anatomical, physiological and pathological principles relevant to the application of Sports Massage? Do you see yourself working in leisure centres, with sports clubs, or with competitive athletes and teams? This course offers you internationally recognised qualifications that will ensure you are educated to the highest industry standards so that you can take on this new and exciting career.
| 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
1 year full-time. 4 days per week.
Entry Requirements
• You must have achieved 5 passes or 5 O6/ H7s or a combination of 5 O6/H7s or have achieved the LCA with a Merit profile, or have achieved a full relevant QQI Level 4 Award.
• Mature applicants (aged 21 and over) and other applicants without the formal entry requirements will be assessed individually for suitability.
Careers / Further progression
Progression to Further Studies
If you want to get a degree, then you can apply through the CAO system for entry to courses in the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme such as:
Bachelor Degree of Science – Sports Science & Health*
Technological University Dublin (Tallaght) - www.tudublin.ie
*Leaving Certificate Mathematics is a pre-requisite.
Bachelor of Science (Hons) Strength & Conditioning or Sport & Exercise Science or Sports Rehabilitation & Athletic Therapy
South East Technological University [Carlow] - www.setu.ie
BEd (Hons) Physical Education, Sports Studies & Arts University College Cork - www.ucc.ie
Higher Certificate in Science - Physiology & Health Science South East Technological University [Carlow] - www.setu.ie
Check out more progression options by downloading the BFEI Progression Pathways Chart at www.bfei.ie/faqs (under progression)
Job Opportunities
As a graduate of this course, you can pursue careers in a range of areas including:
• Sports Injuries Clinics
• Health & Wellbeing Centres
• Hotels
• Leisure Centres
• Remedial Massage Clinics
Further information
Classes will commence in mid-September 2024.
Course Registration takes place in late August.
You will be invited to the College to attend an induction session prior to class commencement.
Non-EU Citizens
If you are a non-EU National, then you should be in compliance with Irish Visa requirements in advance of applying to BFEI.
Application is free! Once you have been offered a place on your chosen course, you will have to pay an acceptance fee of €50 to confirm that you are accepting the place. It is advisable to apply early as many courses fill up quickly. Other costs (books, kits, optional training etc) vary depending on the course you choose. Specific details regarding costs will be confirmed prior to course commencement
At BFEI, we make every effort to keep charges to a minimum. Information on financial support and eligibility for funding is available from www.studentfinance.ie.
Funding
PLC Maintenance Grant Scheme
The Department of Education and Skills (DES) provides a means-tested maintenance grant scheme for those attending full-time further education courses. Applications are made on-line to SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) at www.susi.ie.
BTEA (Back to Education Allowance)
If you are in receipt of certain social welfare payments, ten under the BTEA you may be able to keep your payments while doing a full-time course at BFEI.
See www.welfare.ie or www.studentfinance.ie for further details or ask at the local Department of Social Protection Office.
VTOS (Vocational Training and Opportunities Scheme)
If you are unemployed and over 21, then under VTOS, you will be able to do a full-time course at BFEI and retain your social welfare entitlements. VTOS applies to all courses on offer in the Institute, however, early application is advisable as there are a limited number of places which are allocated on a first-come basis. See www.welfare.ie or www.studentfinance.ie for further details on eligibility or ask at the local Department of Social Protection Office. VTOS Application Forms are available from the Institute - see www.bfei.ie
Other Funding Sources
Local Partnerships including Southside, Bray, Northside, and Wicklow Working Together may be able to help you out with some funding if you are experiencing financial difficulties. Ask at your Local Partnership Office.
For September 2024 Intake BFEI is open for applications from Wednesday January 10th 2024. All applications must be made via our website (www.bfei.ie). - View Application Weblink above.
Application is free! Once you have been offered a place on your chosen course, you will have to pay an acceptance fee of €50 to confirm that you are accepting the place. (non-refundable)
Is this course for you?
Are you interested in the treatment of muscular pain and injury? Would you like to develop your massage skills to a new level by learning advanced anatomical, physiological and pathological principles relevant to the application of Sports Massage? Do you see yourself working in leisure centres, with sports clubs, or with competitive athletes and teams? This course offers you internationally recognised qualifications that will ensure you are educated to the highest industry standards so that you can take on this new and exciting career. It also offers you the potential to progress your studies to degree level.
What will I study and what qualifications will I get when I finish the course?
You will study for the following qualifications:
ITEC Diploma in Sports Massage
• ITEC Diploma in Sports Massage
• Functional Anatomy and Physiology
• Professional Practice
• Principles of Health and Fitness
• Principles of Soft Tissue Disfunction
• Sports Massage Techniques
Graduates may join many professional associations and obtain the requisite insurance cover for professional practice.
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Sports Recreation and Exercise (5M5146)
• Sport and Recreation Studies
• Exercise and Fitness
• Sports Anatomy and Physiology
• Body Massage and Figure Analysis
• Nutrition
• Sports Exercise and Injury Prevention
• Communications
• Work Experience
Will I do anything additional on the course?
• You will get the opportunity to work with clients in an Open Clinic in BFEI.
• You will also be given the opportunity to complete Industry Training Courses such as Dry-Needling and Kinesio Taping.
• Career advice and help with CV preparation is provided by the Guidance and Career Service.
• Assessment is based on a combination of Evidence of Treatments (Case Studies), assignments and exams which mainly take place in April and May.
• Please be advised that students doing ITEC certified courses are required to maintain a satisfactory level of attendance and complete Consultation, Disclaimer forms and other documentation as necessary - please see www.itecworld.co.uk for further information on requirements.
5M5146 - Sports Recreation & Exercise.
What qualification will I get when I finish the course?
ITEC (Level 3, UK NQF) Diploma in Sports Massage and
QQI (Level 5, NFQ) Certificate in Sports, Recreation & Exercise (5M5146)
Blackrock Further Education Institute BFEI
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Co Dublin
Tel: 01 288 9717
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