Combined Sports and Deep Tissue Diploma Level 3 and 4

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Combined Sports and Deep Tissue Diploma Level 3 and 4

Spain: Santa Cruz de Tenerife

The combined Level 3 and 4 Diploma Sports Massage Course is made up of 5 days Monday to Friday of Sports CPD practical training followed by 5 days Deep Tissue with Myofascial Meridians CPD practical training Monday to Friday.

To qualify for Level 3 and Level 4 Diploma, you will be required to complete additional academic course work which will be sent to you, for you to carry out in your own time at home. Students have up to 1 year to complete their diploma.

Pre-requisites: Swedish, Holistic, Full Body Massage Level 3. Or 3 days SMCE Holistic Masterclass with Level 3 A&P

Ideal for: Individuals who want to gain advanced practical massage skills & those who wish to address the needs of athletes, sports competitors and clients who are physically very active.

Course Content:

5 days Sports Massage Training

  • Adaptations of Basic Massage Techniques for Sports Massage
  • Massage for Pre-activity, Mid-activity, Post-activity or Remedial Massage
  • Postural Assessment and Understanding Muscle Imbalance
  • Soft Tissue Release Techniques
  • Active and Passive Movements
  • Contraindications to Sports Massage
  • When to Refer for medical opinion
  • Prevention of Sports Injuries
  • Injury Recognition
  • Treatment of Sports Injuries – RICE
  • Assisted Stretching Techniques
  • Mobilization Techniques
  • Trigger Point
  • Massage Gun
  • Sports Massage
  • 5 x Case Studies (25 hours)
  • Final Tutorial
  • Final Exam

5 days Deep Tissue with Myofascial Meridians training

  • Exploring Myofascial Lines of:
  • Superficial Backline
  • Functional Backline
  • Superficial Frontline
  • Deep Frontline
  • Lateral Line
  • Understanding Interconnectivity of Fascial Lines
  • The Relationship of Myofascial Meridians Lines
  • Advanced Deep Tissue Techniques:
  • Working through towels or clothes
  • Working manually with oil
  • Myofascial Release Techniques
  • Tracking tension in the Fascia
  • Correct use of forearm and elbow
  • Working with a pressure level scale of 1-10 and use of breath work
  • Oriental hand and foot reflexology
  • Legs prone and supine stretching
  • Joint mobilization
  • Passive Movements
  • Assisted Stretches
  • Contraindications to this technique
  • Business Management and Development
  • 1 year mentorship with Elaine
  • 5 x Case Studies (25 hours in total)
  • Final Tutorial
  • Final Exam

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