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Sports Massage Certification
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Many body masseurs are now applying their skills and techniques into the sporting arena with great success.
This type of treatment is finding a niche market in the health and fitness facilities, and many therapists are offering this service both as part of their employment and on a freelance basis.
About Sports Massage
This sports massage course is designed to enable therapists to have a greater understanding and appreciation of the specific needs of sports participants in the preparation for and recovery from activity.
The course will also investigate the value of sports massage in the early detection and the prevention of sports injuries in addition to being a valuable tool in the rehabilitation of such conditions.
Syllabus
Introduction
Basic massage techniques
Specific movement for massage
Contra-indications to massage
Sports injury massage
Massage of the knee
Massage of the leg
Massage of the arm, elbow and wrist
Massage of the neck and shoulders
Massage of the back and buttocks area
Massage of the chest and abdomen
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Introduction
Basic massage techniques
Specific movement for massage
Contra-indications to massage
Sports injury massage
Massage of the knee
Massage of the leg
Massage of the arm, elbow and wrist
Massage of the neck and shoulders
Massage of the back and buttocks area
Massage of the chest and abdomen
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Accreditation
This course has been accredited by Online Academies. On successful completion of this course you will be able to download or print off a PDF of your Online Academies Certificate (please note: you will also be given the opportunity to have a hard copy of the certificate printed off and posted out to you for a small additional charge).
WES (World Education Services) |
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On completion of your certification course you can apply to WES for credential evaluation. WES evaluations are recognized by more than 2,500 universities, employers, licensing boards and government agencies. This will enable you apply for credit transfer if you wish to further your studies in the US or Canada.
If you would like to visit the WES website, please click here.
Assessment
At the conclusion of each lesson there is a multiple choice question assessment. This will help you remember the main points of the lesson and act as a check that you have retained the essential knowledge and understanding of that particular section. The results can be seen instantaneously and you can correct any wrong answers as many times as you like until you receive the grade you are happy with. When you are happy with your result you can progress to the next module.
Course Outcomes
Once you have successfully completed all the lessons and assessments for your course you will be awarded:
A Certificate issued by Online Academies
tutor support
When you enroll you can be confident of success because there will be an experienced, qualified and friendly tutor on hand to answer your questions.
Contact with your tutor will be via email at the address displayed in your account.
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