Certificate in the Theory of Sports Injuries

Qualification:
Certificate in the Theory of Sports Injuries

Premier course description:
The Certificate in the Theory of Sports Injuries is a comprehensive study of soft tissue injuries – from cause and assessment to treatment and rehabilitation.

As well as theory, the course has a strong practical edge, bringing sports injuries and joint assessments to life through a DVD tutorial. By the end of the course, Personal Trainers will have the skills to assess sports injuries and recommend treatment.

This certificate leads to:
16 REPs CPD (Continuing Professional Development) points.

Graduates who hold REPS Level 2 & 3 fitness qualifications are also eligible to enter Premier’s Masters in Personal Training.

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The Certificate in the Theory of Sports Injuries is designed for home study through Premier’s Distance Learning programme.

Course modules include:

• The Nature of Sports Injuries
• Emergency First Aid
• Patient Assessment Procedures
• Lower Limb
• Knee
• Hip and Thigh
• Shoulder
• Elbow and Wrist
• Spine

Assessment:

• Continuous coursework assessment with tutor feedback
• 90 minute exam at one of Premier’s training venues

Entry requirements:
The Certificate in the Theory of Sports Injuries is an advanced course for established sports training professionals. Students should therefore be at least 16, with a suitable background in health and fitness, including knowledge of exercise prescription, anatomy and physiology.

Course duration:
As with any distance learning course, students work at their own pace, however the course must be completed within 2 years. With around 10-12 hours of home study per week, the course typically lasts around 10 months.

Course price

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