Diploma in Sports Therapy

This is a course of one academic term's duration, approx: 240hrs of class contact time, details of which are set out below.

Functional anatomy & Physiology

Covering all major systems of the body: Cells and tissues, Circulatory, Vascular, Lymphatic, Endocrine, Muscular, Skeletal, Digestive, Nervous and Respiratory systems.  Also surface anatomy and palpatory skills; osteology, joints & supporting structures.

Swedish massage

Massage theory and practice, indications and contra-indications, development of the five classical techniques.

Basic sports injury care

Covering first aid in specifically sports related situations.  Common injuries to bone, muscles, ligaments and joints.  First contact and evaluation.  Use of ice, heat and strappings.  Application and effects.

Weight training & excercise physiology

Cell physiology.  Respiratory mechanism.  Developing programmes for indvidual populations undertaking excercise with cardio, fixed and free weight equipment, appropriate to age, weight & fitness level.

Diet & nutrition in sport

Basic foods, energy content and structure, energy cycles, Vitamins and minerals.