Introduction to Sports Massage

Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) has suspended all face to face Safer Sport course delivery in an attempt to minimize and manage the potential risks presented by COVID-19. SMA will continue to offer online course content including theory components for some first aid, emergency care and Sports Trainer courses during this period of community social distancing.

Please refer to our news story here
Click here to access our online course offering

Course Outline

This course offers an introduction to Sports Massage techniques and is a great skill to have to assist athletes in preparation for competition and recovery from competition.

Course Prerequisites

Nil.

Certificates

Upon completion of this training, students will receive a Certificate of Attendance

Entry

To enrol, students must be a minimum of 16 years of age. Children under 16 may be accepted on a case-by-case basis upon application to their local SMA state branch (in the state where the course is to be held). This ensures the student has the necessary skills to undertake training and assessment requirements.

Delivery Mode/Duration

The course is delivered over 4 hours and students will be assessed is as follows:

Combination of theoretical and practical instruction.

Assessment

Students will be assessed as follows:

Presenter observation and practical assessment

Course Resources

Please note: students are required to provide a towel for use during this course. Students are also advised that this course requires students to work in pairs to practice the techniques being taught.

Policies

Please read and be familiar with all our training policies.