DURATION
Two years full time (second year option of specialisation)

INTRODUCTION

Sports Injuries at Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa is a course to prepare students to further their knowledge of sports injuries and their subsequent treatment.

MAIN AREAS OF STUDY

Year 1

• Sports and Recreation Studies
• Communication Skills
• Work Experience
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Swedish Massage
• Exercise and Fitness
• Kinesiology
• Nutrition
• Occupational First Aid

ITEC Level 3UK

• Diploma in Holistic Massage

Sports Injuries/Therapy Year 2

FETAC Level 6 Ireland

• Holistic Massage
• SPorts Nutrition
• Sports Psychology
• Business Planning
• Communications

ITEC Level 3 UK

• Diploma in Sports Massage
• Diploma in Sports Therapy Equipment

SPECIAL FEATURES

The student will be trained in the skills of all massage treatments, and advice on sports nutrition and rehabilitation exercises.

WORK SIMULATIONS

Students gain experience in the field of sports injuries, massage to treat sports injuries first hand, classes are comprised of a theoretical and practical basis.

2nd year students provide clinic facilities to college teams, students and staff one afternoon a week.

CAREER PROSPECTS

Health clubs, studios, hotels, salons or self employed sports injuries therapists.

FURTHER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates may proceed to a variety of third level Colleges and Universities in Ireland and the UK. Many students have gone onto study physiotherapy, sports rehabilitation, sports medicine, sports science in the uk.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Leaving Certificate or equivalent. Biology desirable. All applicants are interviewed and places are awarded on suitability.

CERTIFICATION

Year 1
• National Certificate - FETAC (NCVA Level 5)in Sport and Recreation (NCVA award code:DSRXX)
• First Aid
• I.T.E.C. Diploma in Holistic Massage Year 2
• FETAC Excercise and Fitness
• ITEC Diploma in Sports Massage
• ITEC Diploma in Diet and Nutrition for Complementary Therapists
• ITEC Diploma in Body Treatments

COURSE DIRECTOR

- Orla Powell