Sports Massage Advanced

Sport & Recreation

A course by

AUT

A practical short course advancing skills in sports massage, focusing on injury management and advanced massage techniques for athletes.

NZ$660

inc GST

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This course starts anytime

(11 Credits)


In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

North Campus, Auckland

It will take a total of 7 weeks

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Manage common presenting injuries

Develop skills to assess and address typical injuries encountered in sporting environments.

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Apply advanced sports massage techniques

Use frictional, trigger point, and myofascial release techniques appropriately in athlete care.

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Conduct basic muscle testing

Confidently carry out basic muscle tests to inform massage interventions.

What You're Signing Up For

Sports Massage Advanced at AUT builds on skills acquired in introductory sports massage. Topics include common sporting injuries, muscle testing, trigger point therapy, and myofascial release. The course emphasizes tissue repair, pain relief, and improving athlete performance. Practical, hands-on instruction prepares students to work with athletes and sports teams.

Course Content

  • Dealing with damaged tissue
  • Frictional technique
  • Basic muscle testing
  • Trigger point therapy
  • Myofascial release
  • Advanced massage techniques
  • Athlete tissue repair
  • Pain relief methods
  • Performance enhancement strategies

What you need to know first

AUT's Sports Massage course or an acceptable equivalent qualification

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Sport and Recreation

  • Massage Therapy

  • Fitness

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Sports massage therapist (advanced)

  • Support roles for sports teams

  • Employment in health and fitness facilities