Introduction to Sports Massage Workshop

Workshop Aims

To introduce individuals who are considering a career in Sports & Remedial Massage or who would like to develop the hands-on skills and techniques that can be used in a sporting context easily and safely.

Workshop Objectives

The introduction is a good starting point to find out if this is the direction you would like to take without committing too much time or money.

On completion of the course individuals can take the new found skills forward, many techniques are examples taken from the diploma course and can be developed prior to a place on the Physique Diploma in Sports Massage VTCT Level 3.

It provides an excellent hands-on opportunity to experience the basic principles of sports massage. It is also recommended for those who have a massage background and would like to develop and improve their technique within a sporting environment.

Day 1

09.30	Registration and Introduction
09.45	Theoretical insight into the effects and benefits of Massage
10.30	Anatomy and Physiology introduction and re cap
11.15	Break
11.30	Physical, Physiological and Psychological responses
13.00	Lunch
14.00	Practical introduction of Massage Techniques
14.45	Break
16.00	Sport Specific Conditions and the benefit of Massage

Day 2

09.30	Registration and Introduction
09.45	Anatomy, Physiology and Muscle Fibres
10.30	Practical introduction of Massage Techniques
11.30	Break
11.40	Massage Movements
13.15	Lunch
14.15	Practical case studies
14.45	Break
15.30	Massage and Rehabilitation Summary - certificates and dispersal

This is a very intense course using a high standard of practical skills; therefore a brief idea of anatomy and physiology would help although not essential

Pre Course Learning can assist and the publication Sport and Remedial Massage by Mel Cash is an excellent starting point, available from physique.co.uk.

Please bring suitable loose fitting clothing, i.e. sports wear, t-shirt and shorts or tracksuit bottoms and a large towel.

All massage oil, couches and equipment will be provided with a chance to purchase items at the end of the course if required.

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