ADVANCED SPORT MASSAGE COURSE February 7 th and 8 th, 2015 Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy Moncton, New Brunswick 8 CEU s
OVERALL PURPOSE OF COURSE This course is ideal for Massage Therapists, Physiotherapists, Athletic Therapists and Sport Chiropractors who would like to improve their knowledge and skills of working with athletes in any environment. It will provide participants with Sport Massage theory and practical techniques that can be utilized at sporting events, with athletic teams, or in their own clinic setting. The knowledge and practical experience that participants will gain would be of great benefit for anyone working with athletes at any level including those who will be working with athletes at any Major Games or Olympic Games. COURSE CONTENT Pre-event massage - theory and techniques Post-event massage - theory and techniques Inter-event massage - theory and techniques Event Coverage Protocol Anatomical and Physiological considerations Psychological Considerations Sport Specific Approaches Special Circumstances and Applications of Sport Massage techniques in a variety of situations Role of a Sport Massage Therapist Sport Massage in Canada OBJECTIVES OF THIS COURSE The Participants will gain: An appreciation for the value of Sport Massage and its similarities or differences to classical massage A competency in several basic massage techniques: Compressions, cross-fibre massage, jostling, effleurage and petrissage, A competency in the theory and techniques of pre-event, post-event and inter-event Sport Massage An effective protocol when covering an athletic event A quick and concise method of gathering useful information to make the Sport Massage session more efficient An understanding of the specific indications and contraindications for a variety of Sport Massage circumstances An understanding of the physiological and psychological effects of Sport Massage The ability to provide the athletes of the sports with an excellent quality of massage
INSTRUCTORS Remo Bucci, RMT, SMT(C) Certified Sport Massage Therapist Remo graduated from Sutherland and Chan School and Teaching Clinic in 1995, completed his second year at the Canadian College of Osteopathy in Toronto, and is an Active Isolated Stretching Provider since 2011.Remo is a member of the Medical team for Athletics Canada since 2010. Remo was selected for 2014 World Junior Track and Field in USA, 2013 Para World Track and Field in France, 2011 Para Pan Am Games in Mexico, 2011 Para World Track and Field in New Zealand, 2006 Winter Olympics in Italy, 2005 European Para Track and Field in Finland, 2004 Summer Paralympics in Greece, and 2003 Summer University Games in South Korea. Remo is currently the Chair for the CSMTA s Certification Committee Remo had been a Massage Therapy instructor for 17 years and treats out of Club Physio Plus in Oakville, Ont., as well as Live Active Sport Medicine Health and Performance, and Canadian Sport Institute of Ontario in Toronto, Ont. Jessica Sears, Bsc.Kin, RMT, SMT(C) Kinesiologist, Certified Sport Massage Therapist Jessica graduated from the Université de Moncton with a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology in 2003 and in 2005, Jessica graduated from the Kiné Concept Maritimes Inc. School in Massage Therapy. Since then, she has worked out of a private Physiotherapy clinic in Dieppe, as a Kinesiologist and Massage Therapist. Jessica volunteers at various sporting events in the Greater Moncton Area, twice at the Boston Marathon and in 2011 she was part of the medical team for the Canada Winter Games in Halifax. She has been the full time medical trainer for the Mathieu Martin Matadors High School football team and the Dieppe Commandos JR A hockey team. Presently she works with Hockey New Brunswick and with the Jr B Kent Koyotes. She has been selected as Team Therapist with Team Atlantic, for the National Women s Under 18 Hockey Championship in 2011 and Team Canada-Atlantic for the World Under 17 Hockey Challenge in 2013 and 2014. Currently Jessica is the Vice President for the CSMTA. COURSE LOCATION, DATE and TIME Location: Atlantic College of Therapeutic Massage 1040 Champlain Street Suite 102 Dieppe, NB E1A 8L8 Date &Time: Saturday February 7 th, 2015 8:30am 5:30pm Sunday February 8 th, 2015 8:30 am - 5:30 pm FEES
Participants Payment before Jan. 31 th, 2015 Payment after Jan. 31 th, 2015 CSMTA $350 $400 members, CCMH faculty and students All Others $400 $450 PRE AND POST EVENT SPORT MASSAGE COURSE February 7 th and 8 th, 2015 - Moncton REGISTRATION FORM Name (Full name for official course certificates) Address City Phone (H) Fax Postal Code (W) e-mail Background and experience with Sport Massage/working with athletes: PLEASE CIRCLE WHAT TYPE OF PARTICPANT, DATE, AND PRICE Participants Payment before Jan 31 st, 2015 Payment after Jan 31 th, 2015 CSMTA $350 $400 members, CCMH faculty and students All Others $400 $450 Cost includes instruction manual and certificate. Massage tables will be provided, as well as snacks and beverages. Please bring linens, cream/oil, shorts, and T-shirts/sport tops. You will be responsible for your lunch each day. PAYMENT Payment in advance is required to reserve your space. *Make cheque payable to: CSMTA Atlantic Chapter Mail registration form and cheque to: Attention: Jessica Sears RMT, SMT(C) Champlain Physiotherapy 102-140 Champlain Street Dieppe, NB E1A 1N8 Email: jessica_sears@hotmail.com
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY No refunds will be provided after 1 week prior to course. Official receipt provided at the course Class size will be limited to create a highly positive learning environment with ample opportunity for individual attention.