Structure

Professionalism & Qualities

Terms and References

Appraisal, Screening, Testing & Evaluation

The Nature & Identification of Sports Injuries

Motor & Physical Fitness

Fitness Instruction

Rehabilitation Programmes

The Physiology of Healing

Principles of Training

Physiology of Stretching

The Nutrient Groups

Planning The Diet

Sports Psychology

Sports Psychology Continued

Basic Massage Techniques

Sports Massage Specific Movements

Pre & Post Massage

Guidelines & Precautions

Tools & Applications

Learning Outcomes

Module 1 – Professionalism & Qualities.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Describe a few ‘knowledge base’ requirements needed by sports therapists.

Define some personal qualities a sports therapist should have.

Module 2 – The Client Market & Benefits to The Client.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Discuss where you are most likely to find potential clients.

Analyse a few different ways in which you can benefit the client.

Explain the fundamental movements.

Explain and give details of the SMARTER Principle.

Identify the following instructions to be followed by the client before testing:
Clothing
Drinks/Snacks
The Venue

Module 4 – Appraisal, Screening, Testing & Evaluation.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Describe the following:
Appraisal
Screening
Testing
Evaluation

Explain the composition of lipoproteins and their ability to remove harmful cholesterol from the body.

Discuss factors that govern the amounts of alcohol an individual should consume.

Module 5 – The Nature & Identification of Sports Injuries.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Define the following terms:
The Ages Concept
Psychological Fitness
Lifestyle

Judge the reasoning behind employing warm up and cool down routines.

Module 6 – Motor & Physical Fitness.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Analyse the benefits of exercise and summarise physiological advantages.

Module 7 – Fitness Instruction.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Identify reasons for conducting an induction and show how an induction is carried out.

Summarise the induction procedure for bar-bell exercises and give the four essential knowledge components.

Judge why it is necessary for participants to perform mobility exercises.

Module 8 – Rehabilitation Programmes.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Discuss factors that influence rehabilitation programmes.

Analyse the affects and benefits of cryotherapy.

Module 9 – The Physiology of Healing.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Describe the changes that occur in early stages of acute inflammation and give the step-by-step responses.

Explain the chemical mediators involved in Acute Inflammation.

Analyse how the effects of acute inflammation can be beneficial to an injury.

Module 10 – Principles of Training.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Explain the warming-up session before a lesson showing why it is important.

Summarise the following modes of exercise:
Swimming
Aerobic dancing
Skipping
Treadmills

Identify the recommended clothing for weight training.

Introduce the guidelines a therapist should follow for weight training.

Module 11 – Physiology of Stretching.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Discuss how often exercise should be performed and give three main benefits which attributed to regular stretching.

Describe how the following types of stretching exercises are carried out:
Hip flexor stretch
Groin stretch
Quadriceps stretch
Abdomen and Chest stretch

Module 12 – The Nutrient Groups.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Describe six nutrient groups and five food groups and give the common dietary terms used.

Identify how BMR can be influenced by exercise and by levels of fitness.

Module 13 – Planning The Diet.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Define the major mineral elements and trace elements and list the factors that influence intake.

Summarise vitamins, the role they play, their classification and the two solubles into which they are divided.

Introduce clinical signs of deficiencies of vitamins.

Module 14 – Sports Psychology.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Explain the three components of ‘potential’.

Describe the basic formula for building a success consciousness.

Module 15 – Sports Psychology Continued
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Explain the medical conditions for which steroids are prescribed and give the different forms steroids come in.

Identify the three elements of Patterson’s success strategy.

Module 16 – Basic Massage Techniques.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Examine the four basic movements in massage therapy and give six examples of how effleurage may be practised.

Describe friction showing what it is used for and its benefits in fibrositis.

Summarise vibration massage and give different methods of applying it.

Module 17 – Sports Massage Specific Movements.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Introduce cross-fibre massage and identify ways in which it may be beneficial.

Discuss the importance of lymphatic drainage and summarise how the procedure is carried out.

Investigate mechanical massage giving advantages and disadvantages.

Module 18 – Pre & Post Massage.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Explain when post sports massage should be carried out and why describing the rules to follow.

Summarise Hallux Valgus giving symptoms and treatment.

Introduce massage treatments you would use on the following complaints:
Flat Foot
Plantar Fasciitis

List the steps for a general massage routine.

Module 19 – Guidelines & Precautions.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Analyse how you would use a non-luminous generator and detail any contra-indications to treatment.

Discuss Ultra Violet Lamps and list the three factors that govern the amount of radiation received.

Identify contra-indications to the use of a faradic stimulator.

Module 20 – Tools &Applications.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Identify the mechanical, neural, chemical and thermal effects of ultra-sound.

Define the contra-indications to ultra-sound.