


This sports massage course is a must for sports and fitness enthusiasts. It will train you how to treat sports injuries and help athletes recover from injury with cutting edge sports massage techniques, fitness therapy and rehabilitation techniques
It also offers many employment opportunities and offers the exciting prospect of working with athletes, teams and clubs.
The programme will equip you with a range of techniques and skills that includes,advance massage techniques, neuro muscular techniques, muscle energy techniques, passive active and resistive exercises, joint mobilisation, rehabilitation programmes and exercise physiology, enabling the therapist to assist active persons in maintaining optimal conditioning, and recovery from injury.
For anyone thinking of a career in sports massage, its probably more attractive than you think. In fact, the ITEC sports massage, an International qualification, incorporates more than just advanced massage techniques.
it also includes subjects related to fitness and rehabilitative therapies, presenting many career opportunities
While the main focus of the course is on advanced massage techniques, the programme also equips you with the skills and knowledge to assist those who are physically active or recovering from injury. This can be achieved through exercise and rehabilitative techniques you will learn on the course, and will enable you to prescribe programmes that will
-contribute to fitness levels
-increase range of motion and flexibility
-enhance balance and co-ordination
-avoid repetitive injuries
-enhance muscular endurance
You will also be trained how to monitor your clients progress and adapt their programmes were needed.
This, on top of the advanced hands on techniques, which include neuro-muscular techniques, soft tissue release and connective tissue massage makes for a truly dynamic programme that can catapult you into the world of sports injuries, fitness and rehabilitation techniques.
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME
Fast track your career into the world of sports therapy and massage with this unique programme that offers you two international qualifications combined in one programme (ITEC Holistic Massage Diploma and ITEC Sports Massage Diploma).
The undergraduate programme is designed for those with no prior knowledge of massage. It is ideal for those looking to start a career, or for those already practicing in Beauty, Complimentary or Fitness therapies.
POST GRADUATE PROGRAMME
The post-graduate programme is designed for those with a recognised body massage qualification.
UNDER GRADUATE COURSE
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: NONE The programme is designed for those with NO prior knowledge.
This course runs every Monday & Friday evening and also includes 4 Sunday classes (Daytime) in Oct, Nov,Jan and feb
START DATE: Sunday 17th October 2010
FINISH DATE: late June 2011
TIMES: 7pm to 10pm
FEES: €3500 discount of €900 You Pay €2600 (includes Folder, Tunic and exam Fees)
DEPOSIT: €500 to secure your place
Balance payable in installments for more information contact the office on 01 4089769.
POST GRADUATE COURSE
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Students must hold ITEC body massage diploma (or equivalent) and PCBA and A&P. If qualification unknown the student MUST contact ITEC prior to registering to ensure qualification is recognised by ITEC and is acceptable to eliminate any potential issues.
START DATE: Daytime Saturday 16th October 2010 * runs every other Saturday
FINISH DATE: late June 2011
TIMES: 10am to 4.30pm
FEES: €1800 current discount of €400 You Pay €1400 (includes Folder, and exam Fees)
Please note: Academy Past Student Discount of €650 You Pay €1150
DEPOSIT: €400 to secure your place
Balance payable in installments for more information contact the office on 01 4089769.
How To Enrol. Secure payments by Credit card or laser card to 01-4089769
Or Please contact us at 01-4089769 for an application form or download application form from the link below. Return application form to our office with required deposit. Or call to our office by phoning or emailing in advance.
All payments should be made payable to The Irish Academy of Massage and Beauty Training and posted to Irish Academy, Waverley Business Park, Old Naas Road, Dublin 12. Or call to our offices (please phone or email to arrange an appointment).
FUNDING
Depending on your personal circumstances you might be entitled to funding. For more details CLICK HERE
Or we can supply you with advice, and a letter, for any funding organisations you might want to approach (if you require advice for funding please call 01- 4089769)
In the event of you talking to any funding organisations please mention to them that all ITEC qualifications are mapped into the Irish National Framework of Qualifications.
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