VTCT level 3 Diploma in the Prevention and Management of Sports Injuries.

Full Time

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Course Code

QSP2ZS01/BAFAP

Course Level

Level 3

Where will this course lead?

Practical skills in sports massage, health and fitness testing, basic taping and strapping, the application of hot and cold techniques and emergency first aid.

Knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology, nutrition, sports injuries and their rehabilitation to support the practical skills they require.

What will I study?

Field based fitness testing for sport and exercise.
Customer service in the sport and active leisure industry
Injuries in sport
Understanding employment rights and responsibilities
Understanding the active leisure learning sector
Emergency first aid
Management of illness and injury activities
Functional anatomy, physiology and nutrition for sports therapists
Applying sports massage methods to non pathological tissue
Applying taping and strapping to support and limit specific movement in sport and leisure
Applying hot and cold techniques in sport and active leisure.

How will this course be delivered?

Assessments is by practical observations, course work and assignments

What qualifications will I get?

Diploma in the Prevention and Management of Sports Injuries (QCF)

How will I be assessed?

The course assessment methods are a variation of practical based work, comprehensive portfolio and written tests/assignments.

How do I get a place on the course?

A successful interview will be required.
Please contact our trained staff who will be able to advise you on the most appropriate way for you to enrol

What are the entry requirements?

The qualification is suitable for those employed in beauty therapy, health related services and for those who wish to acquire this particular expertise. Any one of the following pre-requisites:

A VTCT level 2 qualifications or higher that includes a reasonable amount of anatomy and physiology or equivalent qualification.
A VTCT level 2 qualification or higher that includes Swedish massage, remedial massage or body massage.
Other qualifications could be acceptable on approval.

If you have a Learning Difficulty or Disability please let us know when you apply. You will be offered support in your interview. If you need help completing your application we can help with this too.

What else do I need to know?

A minimum of 85% attendance is needed to complete the course, however 100% is expected.
Enrichment trips/work experience, talks and demonstrations.

Solihull College offers full time and part time courses for businesses and residents in Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Coventry Warwickshire and the whole of the West Midlands.

What can I do after this course?

VTCT Level 4 and Level 5 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy (QCF).

Is there anything else I will have to pay for in order to do this course?

Emergency First aid at work certificate or first aid at work(pre-requisite)
College t-shirt for practical and clinic.
Student insurance.

Contact

Blossomfield Campus

Solihull College
Blossomfield Road
Solihull
B91 1SB

Tel: 0121 678 7000
Minicom: 0121 628 7005
Email: enquiries@solihull.ac.uk
Internet: www.solihull.ac.uk

Have you got a question about this course?

Please contact Admissions on 0121 678 7000 with any queries.

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