Overview
About the course
Athletes are increasingly aware of the cumulative benefits of massage and its ability to enhance muscle relaxation, condition and recovery.
Sessions will include techniques to treat athletes in an ideal clinical setting, as well as practical adaptations for use in gyms, sport fields and other environments. This Sports Massage course is offered at Auckland University of Technology.
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- Full Body Massage techniques
- Contraindications of massage
- Basic postural analysis
- Soft Tissue Therapy (STT)
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Credits
REPS CEC Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Sport and Exercise Science Kinesiology View 6 other Short Courses in Sport and Exercise Science in New ZealandAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Prerequisite: Successfully complete the AUT Fitness Foundations course (for a basic understanding of anatomy and physiology) or an acceptable equivalent qualification
Tuition Fee
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International
702 NZD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 702 NZD for the full programme during 2 months. -
National
702 NZD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 702 NZD for the full programme during 2 months.
Living costs for Auckland
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.