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Crumlin College, Crumlin Road, Dublin 12
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Sports Therapy - Year 2
Option A - Sports & Complementary Therapy

Therapist

The Sports Therapist provides a valuable complementary service undertaking primary assessment of a sports injury, handling the injured person safely and determining the need for referral. At a later stage, the therapist will use corrective apparatus, graduated exercises and skilled massage techniques to bring the sports person back to full fitness.

Awarding Body

ITEC:
Diploma in Sports Massage
Diploma in Pilates
Sports Therapy Equipment Diploma
Aromatherapy/Reflexology Diploma

FETAC Modules
Modules Level 5 & 6

All FETAC awards are in the process of being redeveloped. At present, all information on this website is accurate but slight changes may be made to some awards to reflect these developments in the year of entry.

Career & Employment Opportunities:

This course prepares students for work in sports clinics, sports clubs, leisure centres, gyms, alternative therapy clinics, health centres or health farms.

Further Study:

The College has established links with Universities in England which allows students to progress to further study. Students who obtain appropriate standards in the Sports Therapy Course may enter at levels above first year for the BSc. Degree (Hons.) in Rehabilitation at Wolverhampton University and at entry level at other universities. Upon successful completion of the FETAC Module - Exercise & Fitness, students are eligible for the National Certificate in Exercise & Fitness (N.C.E.F.) Conversion Course.

Minimum Entry Requirements:

Successful completion of Sports Therapy Year 1 & Holistic Massage Diploma (ITEC). All entry is subject to interview.

Subjects:

Practical
Sports Massage
Sports Therapy Equipment
Pilates
Aromatherapy/Reflexology
Physical Education

Theory
Anatomy & Physiology
Sports Nutrition
Sports Psychology
Research Methods