SPORT-EDU TRAINING COURSE 3 ETA NATIONAL CERTIFICATE SPORT MASSAGE

DISTANCE EDUCATION

TRAINING COURSE 3 SPORT MASSAGE

DURATION 3 MONTHS DISTANCE LEARNING CREDITS 18 CPD POINTS INTRODUCTION

Sport Massage is a short course intended for continued professional development (CPD) for qualified fitness and coaching science professionals or for candidates wishing to learn more about massage for their own personal interest (no NQF or credits awarded). The course is recognised by the Register of Exercise Professionals South Africa (REPSSA). REPSSA is part of ICREPS, an International Confederation of Registers for Exercise Professionals which operates world-wide, allowing members to work anywhere in the world. On successful completion, you will understand the principles and theory of sport massage and be able to implement a range of sport massage techniques.

ACCREDITATION Sport Massage is a short course recognised and endorsed with 18 CPD points by the Register of Exercise Professionals South Africa (REPSSA). REPSSA is part of ICREPS, an International Confederation of Registers for Exercise Professionals which operates world- wide, allowing members to work anywhere in the world.

Continued professional development (CPD) points are awarded to qualified fitness and coaching science professional. Candidates wishing to learn more about massage for their own personal interest (non-credit bearing) will not be endorsed with any CPD points as they are not required to be registered on REPSSA.

AIM OF COURSE On successful completion of this course, you will understand the principles and theory of sport massage and be able to implement a range of sport massage techniques.

COURSE OBJECTIVE On completion of this course, you will be able to: Understand the history of massage Understand the principles and benefits of sport massage. Demonstrate knowledge of injuries and injury management. Plan and prepare for sport massage. Implement safe and effective sport massage, using appropriate methods and techniques.

COURSE CONTENT Module 1: Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise Instructors (ANIN)

Module 2: Massage for Sport and Fitness

ADMISSION CRITERIA

Anyone interested in Sport Massage short course can apply.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Do Sport Massage

INCLUDED

Practical Overseas - Play your sport at a club overseas - Return flights to your destination - Travel Insurance for duration of your stay - Accommodation and meals for duration of stay - Transport to practises, matches and airport - Full match kit

NOTE: - Possible employment opportunities - Visa cost excluded (different requirements per country) - Above is for 3 months stay overseas. Should club want

player for longer there might be extra cost involved. - Add on for flights to New Zealand, Australia and USA will

be R2000.00 for return ticket. - View payment options on our website

S P O R TM A S S A G E

S C H O O L O FS P O R T A N DE X E R C I S E  

E n t e r t h e e v e r c h a n g i n gi n d u s t r y o f f i t n e s s .

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A B O U T T H I S P R O G R A M M E

18 CPD points

(Fitness Professionals only)

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Sport massage forms an important part of

an athlete’s pre-, post- and inter-event

training strategies.

This short course will be of great use to

sport conditioning coaches, sport coaches

and even athletes themselves. Learn the

anatomy, techniques and skills to help

athletes perform at their best.

On successful completion, you will

understand the principles and theory of

sport massage and be able to implement a

range of sport massage techniques.

SPORT MASSAGE

Assessment is both

theory and practical

3 months 

There are no admission

criteria to the

programme.

You want to offer pre-, post- and inter-event sport massage to

athletes of all levels.

You are interested in a short course that covers the basics of

general massage techniques and delves into the science

behind sports massage

H O W T H I S Q U A L I F I C A T I O N W I L LH E L P Y O U D I F F E R E N T I A T EY O U R S E L F ?

SPORT MASSAGE

You are passionate about fitness and want to work in the fitness

industry.  You love learning about health and fitness and want to

help others.

A F T E R C O M P L E T I N G T H I S Q U A L I F I C A T I O N Y O U ’ L L B EC O N F I D E N T I N Y O U R A B I L I T Y T O :

Understand the history of massage.

Understand the principles and benefits of sport massage.

Demonstrate knowledge of injuries and injury management.

Plan and prepare for sport massage.

Implement safe and effective sport massage, using appropriate methods and

technique.

W H A T W I L L Y O U L E A R N O N T H I SP R O G R A M M E ?

SPORT MASSAGE

See the Courses included in this programme:

C O U R S E 1 : A N A T O M Y A N D P H Y S I O L O G Y F O R E X E R C I S E I N S T R U C T O R S C O U R S E 2 :   S P O R T M A S S A G E

W H A T C A R E E R C A N I G O I N T OO N C E I A M Q U A L I F I E D ?

SPORT MASSAGE

Sport Massage

T H I S S O U N D S P E R F E C T F O R M YC A R E E R  

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The short course allows you entry to work in the health and fitness industry. 

W H O W I L L H I R E M E ?  

Fitness facilities – large gyms and fitness facilities 

Sport Clubs 

Athletic events such as cycling races, rugby games and many more. 

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Programme Design for Pregnancy

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RPL: National Certificate in Coaching Science

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2 Monday 6th April

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Short courses

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Personal Trainer

Fitness Instructor

Group Exercise Instructor

Group Exercise Instructor: Indoor Cycling

Group Exercise Instructor: Yoga

Group Exercise Instructor: Pilates Mat

Sport Massage

Sport Conditioning and Periodised Training

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Programme Design for Older

Programme Design for Pregnancy

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3 Monday 13th July

2020

Full qualifications

National Certificate in Fitness

National Diploma in Fitness (Exercise Specialist)

National Diploma in Fitness (Sport Conditioning)

National Certificate in Coaching Science

National Diploma in Coaching Science

National Certificate in Sport Management

Short courses

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Personal Trainer

Fitness Instructor

Group Exercise Instructor

Group Exercise Instructor: Indoor Cycling

Group Exercise Instructor: Yoga

Group Exercise Instructor: Pilates Mat

Sport Massage

Sport Conditioning and Periodised Training

Programme Design for Children

Programme Design for Older

Programme Design for Pregnancy

RPL: Personal Trainer

RPL: National Certificate in Coaching Science

RPL: National Certificate in Sport Management