Active Health Awards Level 6 Masters Diploma in Advanced Clinical Sports Therapy Active Health Awards are the UK's only awarding organisations offering vocational qualifications specifically in Sports & Soft Tissue Therapy. AHA has strict criteria for the delivery of its qualifications and awards. The delivery of qualifications will be standardised across training providers to ensure the minimum hours are met. Students undertaking an AHA award will be confident that there will be no other schools or colleges offering the qualifications in shorter time, or with missing modules. Anyone achieving an AHA award will have covered exactly the same modules in exactly the same amount of training. AHA is currently applying for Ofqual accreditation. AHA qualifications are accredited by the Sports Therapy Organisation and fully insurable through the UK's premier insurance broker Balens. AHA Level 6 Masters Diploma in Advanced Clinical Sports Therapy is unique in the UK and offers the highest level of vocational training in Sports Therapy. For details of course fees and dates, please go to the Active Health Group website www.activehealthgroup.org.uk Level 6 Educational Criteria Level 6 qualifications recognise a specialist high level knowledge of an area of work or study to enable the use of an individual s own ideas and research in response to complex problems and situations. Learning at this level involves the achievement of a high level of professional knowledge and is appropriate for people working as knowledge-based professionals or in professional management positions. Level 6 qualifications are at a level equivalent to Bachelor's degrees with honours, graduate certificates and graduate diplomas. Whilst this is a vocational qualification it does require a great deal of higher level learning, including research methods and dissertation writing, as you would expect with a Degree level qualification. Entry Requirements: Candidates should have a Level 3 Sports Massage and Anatomy & Physiology. For candidates without the relevant qualifications we offer an 'Access course' which will give you the necessary foundations to be able to undertake this course. For holders of qualifications such as AHG Level 5 Sports Therapy or BTEC Level 5 in Sport & Remedial Massage (or equivalent) Accreditation of Prior Learning will be available.
Module 1 - Advanced Sports Therapy (practical) Sports Massage Effleurage Petrissage Tapotement Compressions Vibrations Cross Frictions Pre; Post; Inter Event Trigger Points Definitions Symptoms Prevalence Associated conditions Locating Referral patterns Myokinetic chains Physiology & development Trigger point classification Primary Secondary Attachment Diffuse Active Latent Treatment guidelines Treatment modalities Manual treatment Complementary techniques Soft Tissue Release Background Benefits Physiology Considerations, contraindications & contra-actions Application Methods Passive Active Assisted Active Assessment Preparation Trunk Upper limb Lower limb Soft Tissue Mobilisation Background Physiology Benefits Considerations, contraindications & contra-actions Application Techniques Muscle : Muscle Muscle : Bone Lifting Deep Transverse Frictions Background Benefits Application DTF ligaments DTF muscles Myofascial Release Postural Assessment Fascial Assessment Superficial Myofascial Release Deep Myofascial Release
Module 1 - Advanced Sports Therapy (practical) Muscle Energy Techniques Types of stretching Types of muscular contraction MET definitions MET overview Stages of repair Benefits of MET s MET physiology PIR concepts (barrier position, breathing, considerations, neuromuscular link, contraction, errors) PIR vs. RI RI concepts Variations PNF Vertebral and Peripheral Joint Mobilisation Techniques Types of joint mobilisations Terminology Passive Physiological versus Passive Accessory Effects of joint mobilisation (neurophysical, nutritional, mechanical) Precautions Passive physiological mobilisations Maitland s grading I-V Indications for PJM Pain Patient response Passive Accessory Arthrokinematics (roll, spin, slide, distraction & compression) Concave & Convex: rules Explanation Joint positions Application Positioning & stabilisation Force & direction Speed, rhythm &duration Patient response Ankle & Foot Knee Hip Lumbo-pelvic spine Cervico-thoracic spine Shoulder Elbow Wrist & hand Orthopaedic Assessments Planes of movement Directional Terminology Anatomical movements Movement sites SOAP Joint Assessment protocol Active Passive Resisted Strength Special Tests Ankle Knee Hip Shoulder Appreciation of other joints
Module 1 - Advanced Sports Therapy (practical) Ultrasound Stages of repair Theory Properties Range Frequency Wavelength Velocity Creation Laws Absorption Depth of penetration Precautions Thermal effects Mechanical effects Medium Continuous versus Pulsed Dosage calculation Sports First Aid Background Aims & responsibilities Actions in an emergency Priorities Assessing the casualty DRSABC CPR Casualty examination Recovery positions Chain of survival Breathing difficulties Circulation disorders Head injuries Spinal injuries SALTAPS Sports Injuries Tissue pathology Bone injuries Skin injuries Muscle injuries Tendon injuries Ligament injuries Inflammatory & degenerative conditions Inflammation & stages of healing Thermal Therapy Cryotherapy Taping & Strapping Athletic taping versus kinesiology taping Considerations Uses Injury Care Protection Functional Exercise Prophylaxis Assessment Procedure Terminology Materials
Module 2 Advanced Myofascial Release (practical) The Pelvis and the Psoas Learn about this influential muscle and its relationship with the pelvis and overall posture. Learn hands-on treatments to re-balance the tone and length of the muscle. Learn how to treat the muscle through relaxation techniques and stretches. The Rib Cage Assess the positioning of the ribcage, its influence on the spine and how it determines where the centre of gravity transmits weight throughout the body. Learn breathing techniques and stretches to influence the shape and 'fullness' of the ribcage. The Spine Identify and remove fibrosis in deep spinal muscles that lock facet joints open or closed. Realign the vertebrae. Troubleshoot the body with the aim to restore balance and alleviate scoliosis, lordosis and kyphosis. Restore nerve pathways from the spine that could be influencing conditions throughout the body. Learn how to aim to rehydrate the spine. Learn how to restore client s body height once the body is in balance. Learn about areas of caution and contraindications; discover how to use proper biomechanics, palpation and the proper use of fingers, knuckles, fist and elbow safely and effectively. Learn comprehensive strategies for working on the body to restore balance using both superficial and deep techniques. Learn about troubleshooting and treatments of specific chronic complaints and blocks of pain. Learn how to read your clients postural and movement patterns with greater accuracy and integration. Learn how to gain access to effective treatment strategies that may occur some distance from the site of pain or limitation. Learn simple tools to assess and offer ways to treat dehydrated soft tissue that may be at the route of the dysfunction. Learn how to confidently work on all the joints of the body with the aim of neutralising their positioning in the body. Learn how to relieve tension, trauma and poor posture for long-lasting massage pain management. Learn how to perform a 5 minute neck, low back, shoulder and hand evaluation. Learn hands-on muscle balancing manual therapy with joint mobilisation manoeuvres. Learn dynamic tools to identify and correct conditions such as sciatica, lumbago, scoliosis, rotator cuff injuries, forward head postures, dowagers hump, etc.
Module 3 Sport & Exercise Therapy (practical) Sports Physiology Advanced systems Energy pathways Body types & build Somatotyping Injury prevention Sports nutrition BMR MET PEE Physiological assessment Food types Supplements GI Training diet Hydration Ergogenics Sports Biomechanics History & development Newtons laws Applied principles of biomechanics Biomechanical concepts Kinetics Kinematics Force summation Qualitative and quantitative analysis Instrumentation Movement analysis (sprinting/throwing/jumping/kic king) Sports Psychology Personality (trait theory, social learning theory, interactionist theory) Motivation (NACH & NAF) Concentration Confidence and self efficacy Control Commitment Cue utilisation Anxiety/arousal (drive theory, inverted U, multi-dimensional, catastrophe, zone) SCAT test Stress management Relaxation training (self hypnosis, meditation, centering, pattern breaking, quick setting, visualisation, imagery) Attitudes (cognitive dissonance) Leadership Aggression Social facilitation Attribution theory
Module 3 Sport & Exercise Therapy (practical) Fitness training Principles of fitness (specificity, overload, recovery, adaptation, reversibility) Skill classification Skill development Conditioning (ROM, strength, power, agility, balance, endurance, coordination) Components of fitness (physical and motor) Core stability & back care Endurance training Mobility training Active isolated stretching Speed training Strength training Power training VO2 max training Full Gait Analysis Fitness testing PET's Ideal weight Heart rate Planning training Profiling LTAD Creating training plans W/U & cool down Tapering Full Gait Analysis Training programmes PEP's CNS Heart rate Med balls Circuit training Plyometrics Weight training Complex training Normal gait Requirements Definitions Gait cycle Weight acceptance Single limb support Limb advancement Components Stance phase Swing phase Single & double support Sub-divisions Breakdown of phases (muscle & joint activity) Initial contact Loading response Mid stance Terminal stance Toe off Initial swing Mid swing Terminal swing COG Determinants of gait Intrinsic & extrinsic effects Gait pathologies & abnormalities Walking Running
Module 4 Clinical Massage (practical) Clinical Assessment Lymphatic Drainage Anatomy of the lymphatic system Oedema Indications Lymphatic Massage techniques Massage routine for the face Massage routine for the upper body Massage routine for the deep abdomen Massage routine for the lower body Fibromyalgia Indications Supplementation Tender Points Lower Limb Problems Arm, Hand & Wrist Problems Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Repetitive Strain Injury Tennis Elbow Golfers Elbow Hip & Thigh Problems Back Problems Lumbar Thoracic Sciatica Head, Neck & Shoulder Problems Shin Splints Compartment Syndrome Piriformis Syndrome Sacro-illiac Dysfunction Headaches TMJ Disorder Whiplash
Module 5 Sports First Aid and Trauma Care (practical) Safe best practice and awareness of current regulations Sports specific practical scenario training A systematic approach to incident management. Primary Survey Vital signs Airway Management - safe airway positions Return to play decisions following on field assessment using SALTAPS Recognition of concussion - use of Maddock's questions Soft tissue injuries, strains and sprains CPR Resuscitation procedures Chest injuries Hypothermia, hyperthermia Action plans - accident reporting, nearest hospitals etc Sport specific incident management scenarios Treatment alogrithm for collapsed athletes Commotio Cordis Choking What to put in your first aid kit How to make an action plan Secondary survey Internal and external bleeding Shock Limb fractures and dislocations Head, neck and spinal injuries. Exertional Sickling Exertional Hyponatremia Minor Workplace injuries Common causes of sudden death in sport AED - automated external defibrillator use Module 6 Electrotherapy (practical) Interferential Indications Treatment Parameters Microcurrent Indications Treatment Parameters Combination Therapy Indications Treatment Parameters TENS Indications Treatment Parameters In addition to the above practical sessions, there will be approximately 400 hours of home study, plus a 10,000 word dissertation to complete. To achieve the qualification 150 hours of practical case studies must also be undertaken.