Sports Injury
As those who have suffered a serious sporting injury will agree, returning to training can be a tricky and frustrating process. But it is important that those with such injuries don't try to do too much too soon.
As a Fitness Instructor you will undoubtedly experience clients with sports injuries. This course will teach you the basic techniques for retraining with a sports injury as well as a foundation in the complicated field of injury rehabilitation, so that you can advise clients on the safest and most effective techniques to use in returning from a sporting injury.
COURSE AIM
This course on Sports Injury gives you an insight into the complex area of injury rehabilitation. The course will equip you with the basic ability to plan a safe and effective return to exercise from minor injuries and the knowledge of when to refer clients with more serious injuries to a senior level.
COURSE FORMAT
A two day workshop with theory and practical sessions, at one of our fitness centres throughout the UK.
WHO SHOULD GO ON THE COURSE?
Instructors wishing to further their skills and knowledge to enhance their service to their customers.
ASSESSMENT
- Multiple choice theory paper
COURSE CONTENT
- Anatomy and physiology of sports injury
- Recognition and safe treatment of injuries
- Prevention and cure of problem areas
- Physiology of healing
- Adolescent injuries
- Rehabilitation case studies
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
Current level 2 instructor qualification Valid CPR certificate
CERTIFICATION
Focus Training Sports Injury Certificate
