Sports Rehabilitation with Diploma in Massage
Do you have an interest in the prevention and treatment of injuries in Sports? This course will prepare you to become a massage therapist or help you to progress to Higher Education courses in Sports Rehabilitation, Sports Massage in Ireland, UK, and abroad.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
This is a one year course.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or equivalent. Biology would be an advantage. Mature applicants welcome. All applicants are interviewed and places are awarded on suitability.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
Gyms, Health Clubs, Sporting facilities or Spas.
EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES:
For full details on progression opportunities see these links:
Cork Colleges Progression Scheme
QQI Requirements
Excellent progressions opportunities including:
MTU: Recreation and Leisure Management (MT510).
MTU: Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Health and Exercise Sciences with Massage Therapy Course (MT912).
SETU Carlow: BSc (Hons) in Sport Rehabilitation and Athletic Therapy (CW188).
SETU Carlow: Higher Certificate in Physiology and Health Science (CW106).
Further information
Student Services: €250
QQI exam fees: €50*
CEHF Manual: €55
First Aid: €200
ITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage: €140
Facilities / Materials: €105
Course Apparel: €90
Massage Uniform: €60
Master Taping Training: €150
Elite Performance Kit: €60
Coaching Courses: €50
Total: €1,210
Please note that only debit cards/visa/mastercard payments are acceptable for payment. The College cannot accept cash/cheque.
* Note: Students with medical cards are exempt from paying the QQI exam fee.
Learners attending full-time Further Education PLC courses may be eligible for a means-tested maintenance grant. Information
regarding eligibility and application details is available at www.susi.ie
Interviews are held a number of times per year from Springtime through to course commencement. The interview simply acts to match the applicant against the course in terms of suitability, commitment and expectation.
COURSE CONTENT:
Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Massage:
The main aim of the VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Massage is to enable learners to gain the necessary practical and theoretical skills in order to provide massage treatments to the general public and to gain employment in the massage industry. This qualification is suitable for learners aged 16 and over and is designed to provide occupational competence at level 3. It also provides a sound platform into further training at level 3 and 4. The Diploma Covers the following Units / Modules:
iUBT432 Holistic massage
iUBT434 Professional conduct and business awareness
UBT435 Anatomy and physiology
Sports and Exercise Injury Prevention - 5N5665
Exercise and Fitness - 5N2668
Sports Anatomy & Physiology - 5N4648
Body Massage and Figure Analysis - 5N3565
Sport and Recreation Studies - 5N2667
Nutrition - 5N2006
Customer Service - 5N0972
Work Experience - 5N1356
MASTER TAPING COURSE:
The Master taping Course is a 1 day course, designed for students and sports coaches looking to increase their knowledge and develop the professional skills required to identify common injury sites and to offer appropriate intervention for the preparation and treatment of the site using taping and strapping. This course will teach you effective sports taping and strapping techniques for injury prevention whilst teaching you how to minimize the chance of further damage when an injury occurs as well as tips on how to aid the healing process.
5M5146 - Sports, Recreation & Exercise
CERTIFICATION:
QQI Level 5 in Sports, Recreation & Exercise (5M5146).
VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Massage.
SPECIAL FEATURES:
Students can obtain work experience with physiotherapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, massage therapists, leisure centres, etc.
Paddy Gleeson
Phone: 021 2067643
Email: paddy.gleeson@csn.ie
Email: info@csn.ie
Phone: +353 21 4961020
Address: Tramore Road Campus (Cork College of FET), Tramore Rd., Cork City. T12 AC91