ITEC SPORTS MASSAGE DIPLOMA

What is Remedial Massage?

Objectives are to

• reduce pain
• Increase range of motion
• restore appropriate balance

Remedial techniques aim to return an individual to as near normal mobility as possible

What is Sports Massage?

• Support the sportsman during training
• Enhance Athletic performance
• Reduce the risk of re-injury

As well as all above objectives that Remedial techniques achieve

The ITEC Diploma Course

The Diploma provides an in depth understanding of the mechanics of sports injury and a complete range of techniques to treat pathology safely and successfully.

The techniques build upon the Holistic massage techniques by adding;

• Advanced consultation skills with safety check techniques
• Assessment procedures to accurately identify conditions and injuries
• Myofacial, Neuromuscular, Muscle Energy Techniques,
• Soft tissue release
• Connective tissue massage(CTM) & Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)
• Stretching appropriate to specific muscle groups and exercise
• Active Passive and resistive movements
• Joint and Spinal mobilisation techniques

Further study looking at specific areas of Anatomy & Physiology is required and is part of the extensive training
sessions.

Entry Requirements

ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Massage or ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Body Treatment or equivalent Massage
Diploma to ITEC’s approval. These must have included Level 3 Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology or
equivalent level module approved by ITEC.

Assessment

There is a 1hour theory exam which is 50 multiple choice questions for Sports Massage and a 1hour long Practical Assessment with an ITEC appointed external examiner. There is also a case study load of 5 clients each to be treated 3 times thus giving 15 documented treatments.

Course Duration

Eight full weekends of contact time from 9am – 5.30pm on the Saturday & Sunday inclusive of a final day of Exam which may be on a Saturday but this will be confirmed in the first two months of the course starting. (100 Hours recommended guided learning hours)

Course Fees & Payment Method

Course Fees include all of the Following:
• Attendance at intensive training days as designated
• Home Study pack with notes and diagrammatic materials.
• A personal copy of the recommended course text.
• All first sitting examination fees for Theory and Practical exams.
A non refundable deposit is required to secure a place on ALL courses. £85 for Diploma Courses. £25 for all
other courses. Full course fees must be paid prior to examination. No VAT is charged on fees.

Course Fees can be settled in two ways:

Full payment prior to or on 1st day of training (discount given)
Or Pay balance in three designated instalments, the first being due on 1st day of the course.
Total fees noted here include the non refundable deposit:

Payment Option 1

Total fees = £1300 Deposit of £85 + full balance of £1190 on or prior to 1stday of training ( -£25)

Payment Option 2

Deposit of £85 + 3instalments of £405 first one due on or prior to day one of training.

About the Tutors

Alan Lunn

Alan is the founding Director of Optimal Fitness & Rehabilitation where he utilises his expertise in corrective exercise and soft-tissue treatments to help clients in a performance, rehabilitation or treatment setting. Alan was previously course leader for the Scottish Massage Schools Remedial & Sports massage course in Edinburgh and Aberdeen and has also taught extensively in Inverness, Fife, the Scottish Borders and Newcastle. In 2007 Alan, along with Corina, was awarded by the Scottish Massage Therapists Organisation the Nick Carter Memorial Salver for services to the massage industry. Alan is qualified as an Advanced Remedial Massage Therapist, Chek level 3 practitioner, level 2 holistic lifestyle coach and St John Neuromuscular Therapist.

He is an expert in functional rehabilitation and is also a qualified triathlon coach.

Corina Lunn

Corina is a partner in Optimal Fitness and Rehabilitation where she specialises in working with athletes and other clients with soft-tissue injuries. Corina is an Advanced Remedial Massage therapist, Chek level 3 practitioner, level 2 holistic lifestyle coach and St John euromuscular Therapist. Corina was course leader for the Scottish Massage Schools Remedial & Sports massage course with Alan and is now a professional presenter of CPD workshops.

Corina is also a keen tri-athlete.