VTCT Level 3 Diploma in the Prevention & Management of Sports Injuries

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This practically focused qualification will develop skills in sports massage, health & fitness testing, taping & strapping, the application of hot & cold techniques and emergency first aid. This will provide you with a holistic profile to prevent and manage injuries in sport and active leisure. You will also develop knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology, nutrition and sports injuries and their rehabilitation to support your practical skills. This includes: Sports Massage Anatomy, Physiology & Nutrition for Sport Therapies Sports Injuries & Management of Illness Field-Based Fitness Testing for Sport & Exercise Taping & Strapping HSE Emergency First Aid at Work Certificate Customer Service & Employment Rights Customer care and employment awareness are also covered to prepare you for employment. Uniform is black tracksuit bottoms, a College polo shirt (approx fifteen pounds) and white trainers. A useful course book is 'Hands on Sports Therapy' by Keith Ward. You will have the opportunity to complete work experience during this course, which consists of: Two separate weeks of Health Spa in College Sports massage treatments on clients out of college You will also be expected to do 50 hours of practical experience during the course in a sports club or at sports events with athletes This course may be eligible for the new href="http://www.loucoll.ac.uk/24-plus-loans" title="24 Plus Loans" 24 Plus Advanced Learning Loan .

Course information

Name: VTCT Level 3 Diploma in the Prevention & Management of Sports Injuries Qualification title: Diploma in Preventing Injuries in Sport and Active Leisure (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment NULL Awarding Vocational Training Charitable Trust Created 20140417 10:46:46 Updated 20140417 10:46:46

Entry requirements

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Provider

Loughborough College
Further Education
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Address

Radmoor Road Town: Loughborough County:Leicestershire

Learning aims

Title: Diploma in Preventing Injuries in Sport and Active Leisure (QCF) Qualification: Diploma in Preventing Injuries in Sport and Active Leisure (QCF) Classification: Leisure, Travel and Tourism

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