Course description
This programme offers learners access to an exciting, rewarding and satisfying career. You will learn to improve health and functional fitness of people with injury, illness and disease and make a real difference to the quality of health and wellbeing of your clients. Throughout this busy year, you will practice on other students to develop the skills required to work in the sports therapy industry.
COURSE CONTENT
- Exercise & Fitness
- Sports Anatomy & Physiology
- Sport & Recreation Studies
- Kinesiology
- Physiotherapy Assistant Practice
- Physiotherapy Assistant Theory
- Customer Service
- Work Experience
- Nutrition
- First Aid
Additional:
ITEC LEVEL 3 Diploma & Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy.
Course Certification: 5M5146 – QQI LEVEL 5 SPORTS, RECREATION & EXERCISE ITEC LEVEL 3 AND 4 QUALIFICATIONS IN SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPY.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates progress to employment in employment in various areas including:
Sports Massage Therapist |Physiotherapy Assistant | Physical Therapist Assistant| Health Farm Assistant| Private Practice | Leisure Centre & Gym Therapist | Sports Team Therapist| Mobile Therapist.
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