The Program
The International Sport Massage Diploma Program is a post-graduate, continuing education program for all Massage Therapists.The Diploma certifies the successful completion of the specified course of study.
These courses are ideal for those therapists, who want to broaden their knowledge and are interested in the specialization of Sport Massage, or for those Massage Therapists who just want to extend their knowledge.
While Sport Massage has become an integral part of Sports Medicine, Sport Massage Therapists often work in multi-disciplinary medical teams alongside Sport Physicians, Sport Physiotherapists, Athletic Therapists, and Sport Chiropractors.
In some situations, Sport Massage Therapists work alone, as the only health care provider for an athlete or a sport team, during training sessions and competitions. Frequently, they have to deal with various injuries or medical conditions. This requires more knowledge and skills and first aid application than what is taught in general massage therapy schools.
The Courses
The following self-study courses are being offered:
Sport Physiology: Concepts and Applications for the Massage Therapist ©
The Sport Physiology text is written by Gordon J. Bell, Ph.D., Professor of Physical Education and Recreation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
This course is presently available. The tuition fee is $190.00.
Continuing Education Credits:
Alberta - MTAA 40 hours
British Columbia - CMTBC 24 hours
New Brunswick - NBMA 40 hours
Ontario - CMTO 20 hours
Saskatchewan - 40 hours Primary CE credits
Sport Psychology – Foundations and Practice for the Massage Therapist ©
The Sport Psychology text is written by John M. Hogg, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta.
This course is presently available.The tuition fee is $210.00.
Continuing Education Credits:
Alberta - MTAA 40 Primary CE hours
British Columbia - CMTBC - PD/1 10.0 credits
New Brunswick - NBMA 80 hours
Saskatchewan - 40 hours Primary CE credits
Other Continuing Education Credits are Pending
Sport Injuries – Assessment and Treatment Protocol for the Massage Therapist ©
The Sport Injuries text is written by Jean Shaw, BSc (Kin) Clinical Supervisor and Anne Hartley, BPHE, D.O.M.P, Professor of Bachelor of Applied Health Degree (Athletic Therapy) at Sheridan College in Oakville, Ontario, Canada.
This course is presently available. The tuition fee $230.00 for. Related practical workshops are recommended.
Continuing Education Credits:
Alberta - MTAA 60 Primary CE credits
British Columbia - CMTBC - PD/1 10.0 credits
Ontario - CMTO 1 CEU every 2 hours, Category A
Saskatchewan - 40 hours Primary CE credits
Other Continuing Education Credits are Pending
Sport Massage – Theory and Techniques for the Massage Therapist ©
The Sport Massage text is contributed to by experts on the field of Sport Massage, who are actively working with national teams and attended at many international sport events as members of medical teams for such events as the Olympics, Pan-Am and other Major Games. This course is presently under development.
NOTE: It is to the registrant's advantage to seek and take practical workshops in the region where they reside, covering the topics of the Sport Injuries and Sport Massage courses.
The above courses will provide the required knowledge base for Sport Massage Therapists who want to work with athletes and active individuals involved in regular physical activities. Each course has exam requirement within a certain time frame. After passing the exams for all courses, the International Sport Massage Diploma will be issued.
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