The Course

This course is perfect for you if you are interested in sports and peformance massage. You might already be working in the industry or looking to change career.

You will learn how to perform massage at a fundamental level on nonpathological tissue, perhaps as a supplement to a personal training or gym session. You will also gain the knowledge and skills necessary to provide massage for preparation and recovery from strenuous activities.

This course will help you:

• understand the anatomy and physiology of the skin and major body systems including the cardio-respiratory, endocrine, lymphatic, musculoskeletal, nervous, and urinary systems
• understand the interaction between the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, and the effects of exercise of body systems
• understand soft tissue dysfunction, the process of soft tissue repair and the effects of performance massage on body systems
• understand the importance of healthy eating, how to promote a healthy lifestyle and affect lifestyle can have on the effectiveness of performance massage treatments
• understand legislation and standards relevant to the massage profession, including scope of practice and the principles of professional practice
• conduct client assessments, design performance massage treatment plans and perform performance massage treatments; and,
• apply the principles and methods of post-treatment care and evaluate the effectiveness of treatment plans.