Diploma in Sports Massage, Injury and Rehabilitation
Dip SM (MSM)

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course consists of eight modules of sport specific material. Two of these modules are postal assignments. The remaining modules require attendance over six weekends in Nottingham, which are generally arranged a month apart. Sports massage is covered to enable work to be undertaken on sporting professionals under the direction of a physiotherapist. Training is also given to enable students to evaluate and enhance performance in the field of sport. Students also have a log book to complete with records of treatments they have conducted in the sporting field. COURSE CONTENT: Part 1 = Principles of Sports Medicine and Tissue Science Part 2 = Exercise Physiology and Biochemistry Part 3 = Sports Massage Part 4 = Lower Limb Injuries Part 5 = Upper Limb Injuries Part 6 = Head, Pelvis and Spine Part 7 = First-Line Treatment and Rehabilitation Part 8 = Thermal and Electrical Therapy

ASSESSMENT:
Written and practical examinations are undertaken to assess whether the candidate has the necessary academic and practical knowledge to work confidently as an individual or as part of a multi-disciplinary team in providing a high standard of supervision and care for athletes, within the limits of their own professional practice and in accordance with an acceptable code of ethics.

- Students are required to attend all the seminars
- Students are required to complete all research assignments
- A 3 hour written examination covering Anatomy and Physiology and Consultation,  Examination  and Treatment requires a passing grade of 65%.
- There is also a practical exam, in which an overall grade of 75% is required
- A Credit is awarded to those who achieve 75% or more in the written paper
- A Distinction is awarded for a grade of 85% or over in the written paper

QUALIFICATION:
A Diploma in Sports Massage, Injury and Rehabilitation is awarded to successful candidates.

The successful candidate can use the letters Dip SM (MSM) after their name on completion of this course and apply for full membership of the NAMMT.

FEES:

Total course cost = £1290. This includes an initial enrolment fee of £120, which is waived for students already engaged on the Diploma in Remedial Massage or the Advanced Diploma in Manipulative Therapy. Payments can be made by standing order of £130 over nine months.

Students may make payment in full at the commencement of the course by cheque or credit card. Payment by credit card incurs a 5% charge.

Fees are non-refundable in the event of non-attendance but in certain circumstances a student may have their course temporarily suspended. Fees are subject to revision at any time except for students already enrolled. Enrolment is deemed to have lapsed after 12 months of non-attendance.

COURSE DATES:

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Prospective students must hold an existing massage qualification and selection is made by interview. Students must also undertake work experience during the course with a variety sports people to enhance their learning.

Other courses:
DIPLOMA IN REMEDIAL MASSAGE - Dip RM (MSM)
ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN MANIPULATIVE THERAPY - Adv Dip MT (MSM)
THE COMBINED COURSE - Dip RM & Adv Dip MT (MSM)
CERTIFICATE IN AROMATHERAPY – Arom (MSM)

Further information can be obtained from the administrator MSM & MT Ltd 18-20 The Ropewalk Nottingham. Telephone 0115 947 2263 (Monday - Friday).

Prospectus available on request. Email: thecastleclinic@btconect.com