Athletes are increasingly aware of the cumulative benefits of massage and its ability to enhance muscle relaxation, condition and recovery. In this practical course you will learn the latest massage techniques and soft tissue therapy for the treatment of the whole body.
Sessions will include techniques to treat athletes in an ideal clinical setting, as well as practical adaptations for use in gyms, sport fields and other environments.
Students receive 11 REPS CEC credits for attending this course.
Certificate of Proficiency in Fitness Foundations (for a basic understanding of anatomy and physiology) or an acceptable equivalent qualification.
Mandy Crawford graduated as top student in both the Diploma of Sports Massage and Bachelor of Health Studies in Neuromuscular Therapy. Mandy has gone on to work with a variety of elite athletes. These include the World Netball and Sailing Championships, NZ Football, Black Ferns, NZ Warriors, Brisbane Broncos, and most recently with the English and Argentinean teams at the Rugby World Cup. Her time is divided between her busy practice on the North Shore, and teaching the Sports Massage and Advanced Sports Massage courses at AUT. Mandy has completed her Master of Osteopathy and has been made an Executive of Sports Med NZ.
Build on the skills you’ve acquired on this course by undertaking the Sports Massage Advanced course.
Dates: 7, 14, 21, 28 August; 4, 11, 18 September
Times: 3pm-5.30pm
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