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Sports Injuries

Level: Practitioner QLS level 3

By successfully completing this course, you will:

  • Gain skills and knowledge to treat Sports Injuries
  • Be awarded the professional BSY Diploma
  • Become a Registered BSY Sports Injuries Practitioner
  • Receive the Certificate of Achievement at QLS Level 3*
  • Be eligible to become a member of AHCP (Association of Complementary Practitioners)

You can study this course from the comfort of your own home; in your own time and at your own pace; with helpful support and encouragement from our friendly tutors. There is also an essential 1 day of practical training for this course.

Course overview

The Sports Industry is now so vast that it covers sports disciplines that were unheard of a few years ago. This increase has given rise to the number of injuries that affect the enthusiast. This course will teach you injury assessment remedial exercises, diagnoses and treatment of injuries. Sports Therapists who can identify, assess and treat sports injuries are in great demand.

Syllabus

  • Lesson One
    • The Preliminaries to Treatment
      • Introduction
      • Referral
      • Consultation
      • Injury Prevention
      • Clothing
      • Exercise
      • Warming Up and Cooling Down
  • Lesson Two
    • Sports Injuries
      • RICE
      • Injury Recognition
      • Treatment Guide
  • Lesson Three
    • Foot and Ankle Injuries
      • Common Problems: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
  • Lesson Four
    • Knee Joint Injuries
      • Common Problems: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
  • Lesson Five
    • Injuries to the Leg
      • Common Problems: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
  • Lesson Six
    • Shoulder Injuries
      • Common Problems: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
  • Lesson Seven
    • Neck, Chest and Head Injuries
      •  Common Problems: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
  • Lesson Eight
    • Injuries to the Hand and Wrist, Elbow and Arm
      • Common Problems: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
  • Lesson Nine
    • Back Injuries
      • Common Problems: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
    • Trigger Points
  • Lesson Ten
    • Taping and Strapping/Remedial Exercise
      •  Knee Hyperextension
      • Quadriceps Support
      • Plantar Fasciitis
      • Lateral Ankle Ligaments
      • Heel Locks
      • Passive Exercise
      • Active Exercise
      • Resistive Exercise
      • General Exercise Programmes

Practical training

1 day of Practical Training is essential for this course. For further information please call us on Freephone 0800 731 9271 or 01409 220 400. Your practical training is a valuable opportunity to learn directly from an experienced practical training tutor with specialist skills. Additional fees apply*.

*BSY currently charges £75 per day. For any practical training workshop or assessment organised independently of BSY, BSY shall have no liability to any person for any loss or damage, whether direct or indirect, resulting from the workshop or assessment, any fees due will be agreed between you and the assessor.

*Registration fee included.