Essentials for Health - school of Massage, Aromatherapy and Sports Massage

Essentials For Health School of Massage and Sports Massage in London UK, offers part-time and intensive courses and training in Holistic Massage Course (ITEC BTEC) and Sports Massage Course (BTEC), Anatomy and Physiology (ITEC) as well as the IAIM baby massage course. Beginners Massage Courses and CPD are also offered. Franchise Opportunities are available.

BTEC Professional Diploma in Sports Massage and Sports Treatments course

BTEC (The Business and Technical Education Council) is a long established awarding body that works closely with colleges and universities to deliver qualifications to over 2 million learners around the world.

What will I Learn on the sports massage course?

On the sports massage course you will learn advanced remedial and deep tissue techniques allowing you to treat soft tissue injuries with confidence, provide massage treatment before and after sport or exercise, as well as providing a thorough sports massage or remedial massage which may include deep tissue techniques. The course also covers injury evaluation, management and treatment.
Massage and sports treatments: Deep tissue techniques Treating pre and post sports events Muscle energy technique Soft tissue release Neuro-muscular technique Trigger Points Stretching Taping and strapping Cryotherapy Testing for common injuries Treatment of chronic and acute conditions Joint assessment Orthopaedic tests Joint Anatomy Proprioception Postural Assessment

Can anyone take the sports massage course?

Yes. If you have no previous massage qualifications, the course is 26 days usually over 13 weekends. Halfway through your course you will take the BTEC Diploma in Holistic Massage practical and theory examinations. This allows you to become qualified as an Holistic Massage Therapist, whilst still studying for your Sports Massage Diploma.

If you are already qualified as a massage therapist our sports massage courses are held over 7 weekends spread over 5 months or as a midweek fast track

"Through fantastic teachers who are so positive and supportive, Essentials for Health has always treated me as something more than just a number. This attention to detail is extended from everyone behind the scenes also. Although my course is finished, I continue to receive this strong encouragement and guidance and belief that anything is possible....and it really is. I wouldn't think twice about going back to Essentials for further study." Edel Casey Sports Massage 2007

Read our article Why study sports massage?

Read an Interview from one of our Sports Massage Course tutors

What will you need to do for the Sports Massage Course?

80 hours home practice inclusive of case studies
45 minute practical examination & 3 hour theory paper

5 pieces of homework

For those people who are starting without any massage qualification, you will also need to undertake the requirements of our Diploma in Holistic Massage Practice which are:

70 hours of home massage practice including case studies

Revision and homework in anatomy and physiology and massage theory

including studying some systems via our virtual classroom

One hour practical exam and three hour theory exam.

After qualification you can join the ISRM (Institute of Sport and Remedial Massage).

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	Gill Tree presenting on GMTV

	An interview with Gill Tree

Is what is taught, only relevant to sports people?

No you can use your knowledge gained and the remedial massage learnt, for any common injury

An Introduction to Sports Massage

What's in a name?

Our course title reflects that this is not just sports massage, it encompasses so much more.

Why are our courses longer than other schools?

We provide so much more, especially tests for and treatment of injury.

Will you get value for money?

Although our courses are slightly more expensive than other schools, we give you more days, longer days (9.30-6pm) and more techniques, knowledge and skills.

What Association can you join once qualified?