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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.

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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 Contraindications 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

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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 Contraindications 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) Contraindications 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

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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 Contraindications

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 Contraindications Assessment Procedure Terminology Materials

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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.

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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/kicking)

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

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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

Fitness testing PET's

Ideal weight

Heart rate

Planning training

Profiling

LTAD

Creating training plans

W/U & cool down

Tapering

Training programmes PEP's

CNS

Heart rate

Med balls

Circuit training

Plyometrics

Weight training

Complex training

Full Gait Analysis

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

Full Gait Analysis

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

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Module 4 – Clinical Massage (practical) Clinical Assessment Contraindications Lymphatic Drainage

Anatomy of the lymphatic system

Oedema

Contraindications

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

Arm, Hand & Wrist Problems

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Repetitive Strain Injury

Tennis Elbow

Golfers Elbow

Back Problems

Lumbar

Thoracic

Sciatica

Lower Limb Problems

Shin Splints

Compartment Syndrome

Hip & Thigh Problems

Piriformis Syndrome

Sacro-illiac Dysfunction

Head, Neck & Shoulder Problems

Headaches

TMJ Disorder

Whiplash

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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

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.

Chest injuries

Hypothermia, hyperthermia

Action plans - accident reporting, nearest hospitals etc

Sport specific incident management scenarios

Treatment alogrithm for collapsed athletes

Commotio Cordis

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

Contraindications

Treatment Parameters

Combination Therapy

Indications

Contraindications

Treatment Parameters

Microcurrent

Indications

Contraindications

Treatment Parameters

TENS

Indications

Contraindications

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.