Sports Massage
Sport & Recreation
A course by
AUT
A practical 7-week short course teaching the latest sports massage and soft tissue therapy techniques for athletes, including full body massage, postural analysis, and sports-specific adaptations.
NZ$680
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Perform full body massage on athletes
Gain confidence and competence in executing sports massage techniques suited for the whole body in a sports context.
Apply soft tissue therapy (STT)
Learn and apply the principles of soft tissue therapy for injury prevention and recovery.
About This Course
The Sports Massage course at AUT teaches students practical massage and soft tissue therapy techniques used in clinical, gym, and field settings for treating athletes. The programme covers full body massage, postural analysis, and the recognition of massage contraindications, helping students enhance muscle relaxation and recovery for sports performance. The course is delivered at AUT's North Campus and is taught by experienced lecturers with significant expertise in sports and neuromuscular therapy.
Course Content
- Full body massage techniques
- Contraindications of massage
- Basic postural analysis
- Soft Tissue Therapy (STT)
- Practical adaptation of techniques for gyms, sports fields and clinical settings
Entry Requirements
Certificate of Proficiency in Fitness Foundations or an acceptable equivalent qualification (demonstrating a basic understanding of anatomy and physiology)
Build towards these roles
Sports massage therapist (with additional qualifications as required)Personal trainer support in athletic and recreational settingsFurther professional development for fitness/rehabilitation careers
Build skills in these industries
Sport & RecreationAllied HealthHealth & Wellbeing
