Sports Massage Advanced
Sport & Recreation
A course by
AUT
A practical short course advancing sports massage techniques, focusing on treating injuries, muscle testing, and athlete performance for those with existing sports massage experience.
NZ$680
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Apply advanced massage techniques
Use advanced manual therapy methods including frictional technique, trigger point therapy, and myofascial release for athlete support.
Assess and treat athlete injuries
Identify and address common presenting injuries in athletes and apply suitable therapeutic interventions.
About This Course
Sports Massage Advanced builds upon foundational sports massage skills, introducing students to advanced methods such as frictional technique, trigger point therapy, and myofascial release. The course emphasises assessment and treatment of athlete injuries, tissue repair, and performance enhancement. Students with prior sports massage training or equivalent learn to support athletes through advanced massage techniques, preparing them for practical therapeutic roles in sport and recreation contexts.
Course Content
- Dealing with damaged tissue
- Frictional technique
- Basic muscle testing
- Trigger point therapy
- Myofascial release
Entry Requirements
AUT's Sports Massage course or an acceptable equivalent qualification.
Build towards these roles
Sports massage therapistMassage practitioner for athletes and sports teamsSport & recreation therapy support roles
Build skills in these industries
Sport & RecreationHealth & WellbeingAllied Health
