Sports Therapy and Physiotherapy Assistant

QQI Level 5

Course Code

Major Award Code

5M4468

About This Course

Students will study a range of subjects, with a particular emphasis being placed on anatomy, physio assistant theory and sports massage. Throughout the Sports Therapy and Physiotherapy Assistant (Year 1) course, students will be required to work alongside a variety of sporting organisations as part of their course work.

Modules

Course Content

Anatomy and Physiology
Body Massage and Figure Analysis
Exercise and Fitness
Industry Ethics and Practice
Physiotherapy Assistant Theory
Communications
Nutrition
Word Processing
Work Experience

Included Qualifications and Certificates

ITEC Level 2 Fitness Instruction
ITEC Level 3 Sports Massage
QQI Level 5 Maths for those wishing to apply to UK and Northern Ireland Universities
PHECC Cardiac First Response Community Training (CFR-C)
Patient Moving and Handling

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

Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied or LCVP or QQI Level 4 Award. 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.