If you are looking for an engaging and fulfilling career, that enables you to help others achieve their goals, then training as a Sports Massage therapist is for you!
This course will give you all of the necessary tools for success. Learning effective bodywork provides you with easily transportable skills and a rewarding career that you’re sure to enjoy.
This foundation course requires no prior training.
Holistic College Dublin offers the most comprehensive, cutting edge sports massage programs in Ireland. This foundation course requires no prior training. The course teaches Pre-event and Post-event sports massage, and a conditioning Myofascial, pain free, approach to deep tissue body work. Our training program exceeds the requirements of our awarding body, I.T.E.C. and introduces some of the concepts and techniques now placed at level 4.
This course will develop the massage therapist’s understanding from general relaxation massage to being able to pinpoint and release restrictions in a variety of soft tissues. Advanced techniques are then used to release myofascial restrictions, restore normal resting tone and re-establish joint mobility.
This course is fully supported by our unique custom-built online learning platform with lectures, pop quizzes and document downloads available for review 24/7.
The advanced techniques used in Sports Massage include:
Training will focus on treatment and exercises for the major muscles of the:
Unique to this course:
This treatment has proven to be very successful in the treatment of general muscle imbalance. It is also of great benefit to non-sports people, increasingly referred to as ‘occupational athletes’ who develop restricted range of motion and pain from repetitive movements, poor posture and sedentary lifestyles.
Diploma awarded by iTEC
Pre-requisite: None
iUSP 160 Anatomy and Physiology for Sports Massage
55 minutes, 50 Multiple Choice Questions
iUSP 174 Principles of Health and Fitness
Assignment: explain the principles and components of an active, healthy lifestyle
iUSP 150 Professional Practice in Sports Massage
Assignment: explain the significance of maintaining a professional practice in Sports Massage
iUSP 181 Understand the Principles of Soft Tissue Dysfunction
Assignment: Explain the principles of Soft Tissue Dysfunction
iUSP 178 Sports Massage Treatments
Treatment evidence – 10 logged hours and 25 Case Studies, to include:
Consultation including medical history, treatment details, including pre-event, post-event & maintenance, after/home-care advice, candidates and client signature and treatment date.
Practical exam: 1 hour
Course Fee: €1,335 + Exam Fee: €115
Total cost: €1450
Standard Payment Plan:
Pay in Full Discount: Pay the balance (after deposit) in full on or before the first day of your course to avail of a €100 discount.
Our detailed, in-person practical class sessions are supported with a full course manual, student handbook and access to our comprehensive online Learning Platform. This provides students with over 40 videos lectures, multiple choice quizzes and practical instructional videos that can be accessed 24/7 to achieve mastery. You can see a sample of one of these videos here.
North Dublin
Weekly Course
4 Months
Blended Learning
April 27, 2024
Start Date: Saturday 27th April 2024
Completion Date: Saturday 20th July 2024
Tuesday evenings 7pm-10pm & 10am-5pm one Saturday per month
Final exams will be held in July 2024
*Please note these dates are provisional and, although unlikely, HCD reserve the right to make changes to the timetable if and when necessary.
HCD Swords
Our Diploma courses, CPD's and Mentoring Workshops take place in the newly refurbished venue 14 Main Street, Swords, North County Dublin. Swords is a vibrant town with a host of fantastic facilities on your doorstep.
14 Main Street,
Swords,
Co. Dublin
K67 X2C8
Good Availability
South Dublin
Saturday Course
4 Months
Blended Learning
April 27, 2024
Start Date: Saturday 27th April 2024
Completion Date: Saturday 20th July 2024
Approximately three Saturdays per month, from 10am-5pm. (excluding bank holiday weekends)
Final exams will be held in July 2024
*Please note these dates are provisional and, although unlikely, HCD reserve the right to make changes to the timetable if and when necessary.
HCD Clogher Road
Our South Dublin Diploma courses take place in the Clogher Road Community Sports Centre. This beautiful, purpose built Sports centre offers fantastic facilities, close to the City Centre.
Clogher Road Sports Center,
Clogher Road,
Dublin 12
D12 A403.
Good Availability