The main skills you will learn are:

Consultation methods-to include obtaining informed consent prior to assessment & application of
the massage where necessary, carrying out client assessment, obtaining information on possible
cautions and contra indications to massage before commencing any treatments, adapting the
massage routine to meet the specific needs of the clients.

Applying sports massage treatments-to include preparing a safe & hygienic working environment,
preforming pre event, Inter, intra and post event massage techniques, maintenance, massage
mediums, posture, methods of evaluating the effectiveness of the treatment and giving after care
advice.

You will have the ability to perform sports massage therapy skills with particular knowledge of
anatomy & physiology, understanding the principles of soft tissue dysfunction, professional practice
in sports massage and principles of health and fitness that may influence the treatment.

Opportunities for students to focus on development of their wide range of skills in a sports massage
setting such as communication with clients, working with others and problem solving.

Opportunities for students to develop a range of skills, techniques, personal qualities and attitudes
essential for successful performance in employment as a sports massage therapist.

The ITEC Diploma In Sports Massage and Injury Therapy is the qualification required by employers in
sports massage, fitness, spas, holistic therapies and to enable you to set up your own practice as it
contains the full range of skills and knowledge for the professional sports massage therapist.

This qualification meets National Occupational Standards (NOS) and is listed on the Official Register
of Qualifications.

This qualification is recognised by all professional bodies within the sports massage, Fitness, spa &
holistic therapy for member ship and insurance purposes.

• Principles of soft tissue techniques
• Soft tissue release
• Connective tissue
• Corrective frictions
• Trigger points
• Myofascial release
• Postural assessment
• Range of motion testing
• Maintenance, mediums , posture
• Heat treatments
• Functional anatomy, physiology for sports therapy
• Monitoring tissue responses throughout treatments
• Nutrition for sports therapies
• Principles of subjective assessment
• Pathophysiology of common injuries
• Designing sports treatment plans
• Performing pre, inter, intra and post event massage