Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This course is designed for those who wish to pursue a career in the area of Sports Injury Therapy, Physical Therapy and Injury Rehabilitation. The course will provide candidateswith advanced skills in injury prevention, injury treatment/management and best injury rehabilitation practices.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Practical Anatomy & Physiology for Sports Massage Apply Massage Methods to prevent and manage injury Complementary Therapy Modules( Reflexology, Indian Head Massage, Hot Stone Massage
Advanced Skills to analyse posture & range of movement Use of sports therapy equipment(Tens machine, Ultrasound, etc)
Sports Nutrition
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Further Research
Career Progression
- Working as part of an existing Sports Injury Management Clinic alongside other specialists e.g. Osteopaths, Physiotherapists, Physical Therapists
- Open own clinic andwork as physical Therapist / Sports Injury Therapist, specialising in injury prevention, injury treatment/management & injury re-habilitation
- Work for sporting organisations, clubs and teams.