20 days practical training (160 hours), plus home study (340 hours), plus 100 hours case studies. 

This is a complete course, and includes a comprehensive home study pack.  Candidates will need access to a PC with internet access.  Candidates will also need a good understanding of the English language.

The treatment of sports related problems has grown over recent years, due to the vast increase in leisure activities and the interest in sport and fitness. The demand for a therapist with a wide based knowledge will always find plenty of opportunities to find work. Sports treatments vary greatly from sports massage routines to help prevent injuries, maintain suppleness and improve performance, to full treatments using ultrasound.

This course will provide you with all the skills required to work in the exciting and rewarding field of Sports Therapy. We train candidates in the safe use of ultrasound equipment, which is now widely used in most professional clubs and clinics. The treatment skills taught in this course also enables you to deal with many more common problems such as back pain and whiplash etc.

Students will be expected to complete 100 hours of case studies in their own time.

Continual assessments and short written tests are used throughout the whole of the course to ensure the student is progressing. There will be a final written test and practical assessment.

This course has been accredited by the Sports Therapy Organisation, is validated by the Society of Sports Therapists, accepted for membership and insurance of FHT.  It is approved by General Council for Massage Therapies (GCMT), Sports & Remedial Therapies Council (SRTC) and Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC).

Qualification gained:  
Successful candidates will achieve the following; 
Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Sports Therapy
Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Sport & Remedial Massage
Level 4 Diploma in Sports Massage.  

• Anatomy & Kinesiology
• Massage techniques -Effleurage, Petrissage, Tapotement, Frictions
• Sports & Remedial Massage - Pre and post event, Inter Event, Maintenance, Compressive Effleurage,
• Compressions, Deep Frictions, Active and Passive Stretching, Myofascial Release, Soft Tissue Release,
• Trigger Point Therapy, Muscle Energy Techniques, PNF
• Injuries - First contact management, Strapping and taping, Thermal & Cryotherapy
• Clinical Examinations - SOAP Analysis, Active, Passive, Resisted ROM, Muscle Testing, Special Tests    
• Exercise therapy - early, intermediate and late stage rehabilitation
• Core stability
• Back Care - Assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of back problems
• Electrotherapy - Ultrasound

Entry requirements:

A recognised Level 3 Body Massage/Sports Massage and Level 3 Anatomy & Physiology qualification.

If you do not have the required pre-requisites, please contact us for details of our own pre-requisite course, offered free of charge, with every level 5 enrolment.

Course Dates:

Advanced Diploma in Sports Therapy - Manchester Venue.

20 day intensive weekday. 
AST1: January 31st - February 4th; 7th - 11th; 14th - 18th; 21st - 25th.  FULL

AST2: June 6th - 10th; 13th - 17th; 20th - 24th; 27th - July 1st.   1 SPACE AVAILABLE

AST4: October 24th - 28th; October 31st - November 4th; November 7th - 11th, 14th - 18th.  Limited Space Available.

EXTRA DATES ADDED DUE TO DEMAND.
4 X 1 WEEK BLOCKS.

AST5: Week 1: July 11th - 15th; Week 2: August 15th - 19th; Week 3: September 19th - 23rd; Week 4: October 17th - 21st.


Weekend course (Manchester only).
ASTW1: February 26th/27th, March 26th/27th, April 16th/17th, May 21st/22nd, June 25th/26th, July 23rd/24th, August 13th/14th, September 24th/25th, October 22nd/23rd, November 19th/20th, December 10th/11th, January 14th/15th, 2012, January 28th, 2012.  FULL, NO AVAILABILITY

ASTW2: July 30th/31st, August 20th/21st, September 17th/18, October 15th/16th, November 12th/13th, December 17th/18th, January 21st/22nd 2012,  February 11th/12th, March 17th/18th, April 14th/15th. FULL, NO AVAILABILITY

Due to our commitment at a large number of sporting events this year, we will be limiting the number of training courses we are running.  Spaces will be very limited.

20 weekday intensive format

Course ST1: March 5th to 9th, 12th to 16th, 19th to 23rd, 26th to 30th.  2 SPACES REMAINING AS OF28TH NOVEMBER.

Course ST5: October 1st to 5th, 8th to 12th, 15th to 19th, 22nd to 26th.

10 weekend format

Course ST2: January 7th/8th, February 4th/5th, March 3rd/4th, March 31st/April 1st, April 28th/29th, May 26th/27th, June 23rd/24th, July 21st/22nd, August 18th/19th, September 22nd/23rd.  FULL, NO AVAILABILITY.

Course ST4: May 19th/20th, June 16th/17th, July 14th/15th, August 11th/12th, September 8th/9th, October 13th/14th, November 10th/11th, December 8th/9th, January 12th/13th, February 9th/10th, 2013.

4 x 5 weekday block format

Course ST3: WK1; June 18th to 22nd, WK2; July 16th to 20th, WK3; August 20th to 24th, WK4; September 17th to 21st.

Advanced Diploma in Sports Therapy  (10% full payment discount available)
Manchester venue:                                                              £2,550.00 *

* Instalment payments may be available.  An additional £5 per month admin fee applies to instalment payments.  £500 deposit is required.

Payment can be made below, via Paypal, using any credit/debit card, or by calling us on 0161 235 5307, or sending a cheque payable to Active Health Group to the address below.