Sports & Remedial Massage Therapy

Sports & Remedial Massage Therapy Course - Galway / Dublin

Sports & Remedial Massage Therapy is about helping athletes maximise their performance, reduce the risk of injury and speed the recovery when injured. NSRT graduates all over Ireland are recognised for the quality of their work and we have therapists treating all the top athletes, Rugby, GAA and soccer players in the country.

This course is ideal for people interested in a career change or learning a new skill. It is aimed at giving a comprehensive understanding of the most effective techniques leading to participants having the knowledge and skills to practice professionally as a sports & remedial massage therapist. A very high percentage of our graduates are operating very successful clinics all over Ireland and with the huge emphasis on keeping fit the demand for their services is on the increase.

 During the course our students have the opportunity to work in the following events:

  • Irish Wheelchair Championship
  • Dublin Marathon
  • Visiting International Rugby Teams
  • Ras na hEireann


Course Content:

  • Anatomy & Physiology, Advanced Massage
  • Sports Massage, Soft Tissue Release
  • Muscle Energy Technique, Trigger Points
  • Positional Release, Differential Diagnosis
  • Event Massage
  • Local Muscular Endurance & Resistance
  • Training
  • Rehabilitation of Injuries

For more details on the modules above please click on the link below

                                        Module Details

Examination and Certification:

  • Validated by Sports Therapy Organisation UK, Irish Massage Therapy Association, Complimentary Therapists Association and Association of Registered Complimentary Health Therapists of Ireland
  • Enables professional insurance cover to practice as a therapist.

Cost of Course:

  • Course Fee: €3,250 (0% Finance Deals Available)

Required Books:

  • Book List will be supplied prior to the course commencing

Examination:

  • Practical examination x 2
  • Theory examination x 2
  • Multiple choice questions
  • Continuous Assessment
  • Case Studies, 10 hours a month minimum

Each Student Requires:

  • Bottle of grapeseed oil
  • 2 Towels
  • Comfortable clothing (polo shirt & tracksuit bottoms)

Times & Dates: (15 weekends over 12 months)

  • Dublin Starting Date: Saturday 24th Sept 2011 - Completion Date: Oct 2012
  • Galway Starting Date: Saturday 4th Feb 2012 - Completion Date: Feb 2013

" This course has been a life changing experience for me. I look forward to the classes every month to continue learning how to treat and fix my clients injuries. So far the course has allowed me work with athletes, cancer patients, diabetics and it is a real buzz treating and them and helping them with their injuries. For me personally the course has given me a focus and the tools to make a living at something I could never have dreamed of - working for myself. I would not hesitate to recommend this course to anyone and everyone. It has totally changed my  life and can do the same for anyone willing to put in the work. The instructors, the hands on training, the one to one help and advice all combine to make it a hugely enjoyable experience." 

Mark Bermingham, 2011 Graduate. 

 NSRT Sports Massage Therapy Course Module Details

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 Dublin Course Dates

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 Galway Course Dates

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