Gatlin International

Description

This specialist course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of how sporting injuries can occur, the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of such injuries.

The course will also investigate the principles behind the rehabilitation of sports injuries.

By using a variety of techniques and approaches, the therapist will provide a valuable service to clients in this specialist area, either on a freelance basis or as part of their employment in a health and fitness facility.

Outline

Contra-indications to treatment

Basic principles of treatment

Sport injuries to lower limbs (3 assignments)

Sports injuries of the shoulder

Sports injuries of the head and neck

Sports injuries of the back

Taping and strapping injuries

Additional Info

Languages

English

Course Length

hours

Duration of Access

Instructor

With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor.

You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed!

Prerequisites/Audience

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

Requirements/Materials Included

What's Included

• All study materials
• Study Guide
• Full Tutor and Admin support
• The course fee includes the ASET registration and certification fee (valued at up to £30.00).

Certification

On completion of your course, you will receive two qualifications:

Qualification 1: Sports Injuries Diploma

Sports Injuries Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, entitling you to use the letters SAC Dip after your name.

Qualification 2: Level 3 Sports Injuries Award

At the end of this course successful learners will also receive a level 3 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSE's are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3).

This award has been designed by Stonebridge Associated Colleges to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements. Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that this learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE.