Course Code
6M5147
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Duration
1 Year
Attendance

Course Summary

Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College

In this course, students will develop specific skills in the area of advanced sports mas­sage techniques, learn to evalu­ate sports massage treatments and work with clients to carry out consultations and assess­ments and produce individual treatment plans. Other areas where students will gain valuable knowledge are in the areas of client care, health, communica­tions, safety and hygiene, all of which are essential for success in the sports massage therapy & Healthcare industry.

Course Details

Cavan Institute
College Link  >  Advanced Sports Therapy and Physiotherapy Assistant

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)

This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:

What will you study?

    Physiotherapy Assistant Practice

    Sports Industry Practice

    Sport and Exercise Injury Prevention

    Health Promotion

    Work Experience

    Sports Nutrition

    On-Site Massage

    Exercise and Fitness

    Sports Industry Practice

    Included Qualifications and Certifications

    QQI Level 6 Certificate in Sports, Recreation and Exercise.

    ITEC Level 2 Award in Instructing Strength and Conditioning Sessions

    ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Sports Therapy Equipment

    ITEC Level 3 Award in Taping and Strapping for Sport and Active Leisure

    ITEC Level 4 Certificate in Sport Massage Therapy

    IRFU SAFE Rugby Level 1
Important
  • Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
  • Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.

Progression to CAO Courses

Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)

This course results in a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.

To view CAO courses to which this award provides a direct progression route, click below:

QQI Code

To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.

The Student - Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:

Social

The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.

Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.

Further Research

National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)

The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.

Disclaimer: These links are to web sites outside of CareersPortal and we accept no responsibility for the information on them.

Career Progression

Colleges News

Cavan Institute Applications Open for 2026
Posted by Cavan Institute
Cavan Institute Students Engage in Erasmus Programme
Posted by Cavan Institute

College Events

May
28
4:00 PM
Cavan Institute Expo
Close