Sport Therapies Sports therapists use their knowledge and skills to treat sporting injuries, advise on injury prevention and support rehabilitation, using a range of physical techniques and therapies. Day to day as a sports massage therapist, you can be working with a range of different clients. Depending on whether you are employed or freelance, you could be working with sports professionals or everyday gym goers. You could be treating injuries, which may be longstanding, identifying problem areas early, or help to prevent injuries before they occur.
What will I do?
The aim of our courses is to provide students with the opportunity to learn a range of practical skills that are needed in the field of managing and preventing sports injuries. These skills include sports massage, strapping and taping, fitness testing and rehabilitation of common sports injuries. The underpinning knowledge includes anatomy and physiology, working in a sporting environment and first aid pitch side duties.
Career opportunities
Sports therapy and sports massage have become sought after skills within the fitness industry. Sports massage therapists can help anyone – from athletes to occasional gym users – and will need to prevent injuries as much as treat them.
Career-Focused Courses VTCT Diploma in Sport Therapy Prevention and Management of Sports Injuries in Active Leisure
Level Entry Requirements
3
16-18: a minimum 5 GSCEs at grades C or above (or equivalent). Mature learners: interview prior to enrolment.
Duration
Location
1 Year
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