Advanced Sports Therapy and Physiotherapy Assistant

QQI Level 6

Course Code

Major Award Code

6M5147

About This Course

Throughout the year, students will develop specific skills in the area of advanced sports massage techniques, learn to evaluate sports massage treatments and work with clients to carry out consultations and assessments and produce individual treatment plans. Other areas where students will gain valuable knowledge are in the areas of client care, health, communications, safety and hygiene, all of which are essential for success in the sports massage therapy & Healthcare industry.

Modules

Course Content

Physiotherapy Assistant Practice
Sports Industry Practice
Sport and Exercise Injury Prevention
Health Promotion
Work Experience
Sports Nutrition
On-Site Massage
Exercise and Fitness
Sports Industry Practice

Included Qualifications and Certifications

QQI Level 6 Certificate in Sports, Recreation and Exercise.
ITEC Level 2 Award in Instructing Strength and Conditioning Sessions
ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Sports Therapy Equipment
ITEC Level 3 Award in Taping and Strapping for Sport and Active Leisure
ITEC Level 4 Certificate in Sport Massage Therapy
IRFU SAFE Rugby Level 1

Progression

Our course offers a strong foundation for students aspiring to advance into higher education, particularly in the field of Physiotherapy. Graduates of this programme have successfully progressed to pursue degrees in Physiotherapy and related disciplines at renowned universities in Ireland and the UK.

Recent successful student pathways to Physiotherapy include:

University of Ulster
Wrexham University
University of Salford
Teesside University
Robert Gordon University
St. Mary's University, Twickenham

The course also opens successful pathways in related fields, including:

SETU – BSc Sports Rehabilitation & Exercise Therapy, BSc Strength & Conditioning, BSc Sport & Exercise Sciences, BSc Exercise Sciences
TUS – BSc Athletic and Rehabilitation Therapy, BSc Sports Science with Physiology, BSc Applied Sports Science with Performance Technology, BSc Applied Sport Science with Sport and Exercise Nutrition
DKIT – BSc Health and Physical Activity
TUD – BSc Sports Science and Health
UCC- Physical Education, Sports Studies and Arts

Students may also apply for degrees in Physiotherapy in the Netherlands through EUNiCAS

Entry Requirements

QQI level 5 award in Community Health Services or equivalent and the ITEC Level 3 Sports Massage Award must also be completed, with the practical elements of the assessment passed.

Equal consideration will be given to mature applicants (those aged over 23) who do not meet these entry requirements.

Course Fees

At Cavan Institute, we believe that quality education should be within everyone's reach. That's why all our courses have a single, affordable fee of just €200 in total. No hidden costs, no complex fee structures. Just straightforward, accessible learning to help you achieve your goals. We're proud to offer a diverse range of courses at a price that sets us apart from other colleges with high fees.

Do you have a Medical Card? Your medical card will exempt you from the €50 QQI exam fee, resulting in a reduced fee of €150.

Eli Mellor

Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Studies Year 1

I knew that I would not get the points needed in the Leaving Cert to do a Physiotherapy Course in Ireland, so I used Cavan Institute as a stepping stone to get into a University abroad.