Diploma in Sports Massage
and Remedial Bodywork

This Raworth Diploma is examined by the Sports Massage Association (SMA), and when you graduate, you can apply for membership of the SMA without further examination: this represents the ‘gold standard' for sports massage therapists. Indeed, Raworth's long and respected history in this field made us pivotal in the inception and establishment of the SMA.

Syllabus

Core Modules

Anatomy & Physiology
Swedish Massage
Practice Management
Nutrition Workshop

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Functional anatomy : surface anatomy and palpatory skills; osteology, joints & supporting structures; neuro-anatomy and dermatomes; orthopaedic tests

Sports massage : pre and post event massage; sports specific massage; passive stretching; muscle energy and neuro-muscular facilitation; preventive and restorative massage; adaptation to various venues

Remedial bodywork : postural analysis, joint mobilisation, assessment of limbs and spine; trigger point therapy; strain, counter-strain; First Aid approach to pain; specific conditions; myofascial techniques; further special tests and treatment planning.

Sports Pathology : contraindications to exercise and massage; pathophysiology of pain; inflammation, healing and repair of bones, soft tissue and nerves and differential diagnosis.

Pharmacological considerations in sports therapy : common orthodox and alternative medication used for sports injuries

Sports psychology : motivation; anxiety and stress in sport; psychological factors predisposing to injury; psychological response to injury

Sports first aid : a three day course giving the FA sports first aid qualification

Ethics and professionalism

Work Experience

100 hours of logged and documented work experience, including case studies.

Study Days

64 studied two days a week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) for three terms or alternate weekends for five terms.

Qualifications

Raworth Diplomas in Sports Massage and Remedial Bodywork and Anatomy, Physiology & Massage

ITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage

FEES:
Diploma in Sports Massage & Remedial Bodywork - Modules in A&P, Swedish massage, practice management, sports massage, applied & exercise physiology, remedial massage, nutrition workshop, sports psychology and clinical practice.

For all of the above, £2,992.00 excluding VAT

Please note that these fees quoted are INCLUSIVE OF USUAL EXAM FEES & RELEVANT KITS