Introduction to Relaxation and Sports Massage for friends and family
Allied Health
A course by
SIT
A short, hands-on 8 week course introducing relaxation and sports massage techniques for non-professionals, focusing on safe, effective massage for friends and family.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Gore, Gore
It will take a total of 8 weeks
This course requires 3 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Demonstrate relaxation massage techniques
Offer basic relaxation massage to friends and family.
Apply sports massage techniques
Gain an understanding of and apply basic sports massage techniques safely and effectively.
Practise safe and hygienic massage
Understand and apply safety, hygiene, and draping principles during massage.
What You're Signing Up For
If you're thinking about massage therapy as a career or just want to give your friends and family a treat, then this short 8 week course is for you. This course covers practical, hands-on massage therapy with a focus on relaxation and sports massage techniques, safety, hygiene, equipment use, and body mechanics.
Course Content
- Massage therapy techniques for relaxation and sports
- Safety principles: good hygiene practices, effective draping for privacy and comfort, safe use of equipment, safe application of massage strokes
- Good body mechanics when applying massage strokes
- Contraindications for massage therapy
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Allied Health
Massage Therapy
Wellness
Future employment opportunities might be
Personal use of massage techniques
Initial step towards further massage therapy study or employment