Become an Elite SPORTS THERAPIST

elite athletes require elite therapists

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treat

train

train athletes in the gym oron the field

run the team warm up andcool down

treat athletes on the field

first aid/first response toinjury

sports and remedial massage techniques

strapping and taping

injury management/prevention

programs

rehabilitate

strength and conditioning training

SPORTS THERAPY comparison of

Course Duration: 1 year full timeEntry Requirement: Interest in Sport

Average Annual Salary: $61,000*

Career Outcomes: Work with sporting teams, multi-modality clinics, strength and conditioning coaching or all three combined.

sport physiotherapy Course Duration: 7 years full time Entry

Requirement: OP 2 (as per UQ)

Average Annual Salary: $63,000*

Career Outcomes: Rehabilitation in Hospitals or Private Practices

exercise science Course Duration: 4 years full time Entry Requirement: OP 5 (as per UQ)

Average Annual Salary: $53,000*

Career Outcomes: Health and fitness centres, sport science academia.

Common with Sports Therapy: Bioscience knowledge & athletic movement assessment

Course Duration: Up to 6 months Entry Requirements: English literacy, 16+, interest in fitness

Average Annual Salary: $46,000*

Career Outcomes: Work in a gym or as a private trainer (self-employed). Common with Sports Therapy: Teach & develop fitness programs

Be a Sports Trainer with a sporting team and provide "on the field" first response

Be a Strength & Conditioning Coach in GymsWork with Physiotherapists and Doctors to assist with athlete injury and rehabilitation management.

Be a qualified Remedial therapist in a multi-modality clinic

It's a well recognised qualification

Excellent skills in injury management

Mostly targeted at hospital-based care

Common with Sports Therapy: Injury Management, Rehabilitation and First Aid.The difference is the severity of the injuries that a Sports Therapist can assist with (limited), compared to a Physiotherapist.

Excellent knowledge of sport and activity science applicationPredominantly theoretical and conceptual based learning. e.g. lectures and prescribed textsScience application in sport is largely done in laboratory settings

The difference is that Sports Therapy is more based on competency e.g. learning by doing. More involved with gyms, on the field or stadiums through internship experiences.

sports therapy

personal training Incredibly popular courseQuick and easy way to get into the health and fitness industryLacking skills beyond the basics (e.g. injury management and athlete screening

The difference is that Sports Therapists have a more detailed knowledge of human anatomy & physiology, Sports and Remedial Massage techniques to aid in recovery and improve performance and also provide on-field sports first aid.

*The following figures have been obtained from the Queensland Government 'Job Outlook' website and payscale.com as of 15/06/2015 3

SPORTS THERAPIST role of the

pre-seasonscreening

advancedfirst aid &

trauma care

strapping& taping

sports &remedialmassage

physicaltherapy

As revealed in the image, the Sports Therapy qualification gives the individual a greater scope of practice, compared to that of a Sports Trainer. Sport Therapists play an integral role in the complete management of athletes prior to, during and post 'game-day'.

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sportsrehabilitation

sportsnutrition

strength &conditioning

coaching

Train Treat Rehabilitate

A Sports Trainer's competencies

A Remedial Therapist's competencies

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SPORTS THERAPY Sports First Aid

The Sports Therapist is often the first responder in first aid situations. You will have the knowledge and skills to manage first aid situations sufficient to carry out an initial assessment to stabilise a patient until further help arrives. Clearly and accurately conveying information regarding the nature of injuries is essential in the effective management of an injured athlete. With knowledge of anatomy, physiology and biomechanics, the Sports Therapist is able to understand the impact of sports injuries on the body and the most effective management of those injuries. You will be able to provide first aid techniques to manage commonly occurring soft and hard tissue sports injuries, enable the safe transportation of injured athletes where appropriate and when necessary, recognise the signs and symptoms of shock, and identify contraindications and precaution in higher risk and potentially life-threatening situations. Advanced First Aid completed through one of Q Academy's industry partners.

Managing Sports Injury

Beyond the initial management of sports injuries, the Sports Therapist can provide invaluable assistance to health care professionals with ongoing management of the injured athlete. From minor cuts and abrasions where diagnosis is not indicated, to post-surgical intervention, the Sports Myotherapist is well equipped to help the athlete return to active participation and optimal functional through appropriate, professional and safe rehabilitation programs.

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Graduate with 5 qualifications after 1 year of full time study to become an Elite

SPORTS THERAPIST HLT52015 Diploma of Remedial Massage

HLT42015 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy

SIS30813 Certificate III in Sports Trainer

HLTAID006 Advanced First Aid

Level 1 Strength and Conditioning

course outline

SPORTS THERAPY course outline

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Sports Nutrition

Whether working independently or as part of a team, a Sports Therapist can support athletes to apply the principles and practices of nutrition to achieve peak performance in a sport-specific or competition setting. The Sports Therapist understands nutritionguidelines, hydration and fluid replacement practices, and safe weight loss and weight gain strategies. Communicating effectively with athletes and support personnel to build rapport and trust, having the knowledge and skills to access, analyse and convey information, negotiating appropriate nutrition strategies, and collating feedback are essential in helping athletes achieve optimum performance.

Strength & Conditioning

The Sports Therapist uses strength and conditioning techniques to assist athletes according to their sport-specific needs, and those undertaking fitness programs to achieve their personal fitness goals. The Sports Therapist understands the major body systems, bones, joints, muscles and their function to enable the selection, instruction and adjustment of appropriate exercises. They conduct drills, activities and games to teach the techniques of strength and conditioning, and use motivational techniques to provide feedback for improvement. The Sports Therapist applies testing protocols to determine the athlete’s current status, prior to selecting a program. Instructing techniques and following best practice enables the Sports Therapist to monitor and evaluate the individual’s performance and progress, and modify their program as required.

Sports Coaching

A Sports Therapist is not a Coach, nor do they have the technical skills in sport to fulfil the role of a coach, however, the Sports Therapist provides invaluable support at all levels, from community participation to elite athletes, to ensure the continued success and achievement of individual athletes and teams. A Sports Therapist understands the National Coaching Accreditation Scheme's(NCAS) system of training and accrediting coaches. They provide a leadership role in helping to ensure that coaches and teams are aware of and adhere to legal and ethical responsibilities and their duty of care. With knowledge of sports specific rules, laws and regulations, best practice codes and principles, to industry equipment and safety requirements, and coaching styles and practices to a range of ages and learning abilities, the Sports Myotherapist is a key player in any successful team.

Pre-season Screening

Few things in sports are more important than injury prevention. As a Sports Therapist with advanced knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics, you will conduct pre-season movement screens for individuals and teams to identify those at risk of injury. For those at risk of injury, you will have the knowledge and skills to implement an effective injury prevention program, then monitor, measure and evaluate the effectiveness of the athlete's progress. Risk assessment and injury prevention are crucial, to improving athletic performance and making sport safer in training and competition, whether it be on the playing field, court of sporting events. As a Sports Therapist, you will be central to this framework. In addition to the human component of risk assessment, as a Sports Therapist you will also assess the risks associated with sport, fitness and recreational activities and manage those risks so that they are undertaken safely.

Athletic Preparation

Getting the body prepared for the physical demands of activity and sports is essential. As a Sports Therapist you will be designing, implementing, conducting and reviewing warm-up and cool-down programs to prepare sportsmen and women and aid in post-activity recovery. You will have the knowledge and skills to identify contraindications and precautions and refer where necessary, and adjust exercises and techniques for individuals as needed. An athlete's mental preparation is equally as important as their physical preparation. Whether working autonomously or under supervision, you will have the knowledge and skills to assist sports men and women to implemental strategies to optimise their sporting performance. Using the right communication skills to build rapport, will help sports people to overcome psychological barriers, and achieve peak performance.

SPORTS THERAPY learning style

In Sports Therapy, learning and assessment willbe based on an individual’s ability todemonstrate skill and knowledge in a practicalsetting. Students will receive theoreticalknowledge in the classroom, and will berequired to further their understanding of theseconcepts by learning through doing. As opposedto University courses, which often requireextended periods of theoretical study beforepractical application can commence,Sports Therapy students will be heavilyencouraged to learn through hands onexperience.

In a testament to this, Sports Therapy studentswill begin working directly with local and elite sporting teams as soon as semester two. Tasks such as ensuring athletes are hydrated, as well as observing health professionals and coaches at work, will be the starting place of workplace experience. By the conclusion of the course, running the warm up and cool down sessions, taping athletes, offering myotherapy treatments, instructing exercise and screening athletes for injury will be within one’s scope of practice.

Throughout the course students will bementored by experienced professionals in thesporting environment to ensurethat their theoretical and practical understandingis of a high standard. This course will prove to bea terrific foundation for students wishing tocomplete further academic study in the healthand exercise field. However, of course graduatesof the course will be more than fit to enter theindustry with this qualification upon graduation.

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about

Q Academy is an Allied Health training college, that has trained over 2,000 highly skilled manual therapists with high completion rates. Q Academy has Education Department approval to partner with both TAFE Brisbane as well as NICHE Education to train students that want to enroll through them to utilise their Goverment student loan funding. The Academy has grown across South-East Queensland and currently has three Queensland Campuses (Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast) and facilities in TAFE campus in Bracken Ridge.

Reputation amongst employees for producing highly-skilled therapists Very high student satisfaction ratings Positive and fun learning environment Friendly and supportive team Quality educatorsScience-based content

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Q Academy is strongly committed to helping their students realise and achieve their career goals. This focus on quality and science-based training, coupled with tremendous student support has resulted in:

SPORTS THERAPY campus locations for

campus features

All campuses are easily accessible by public transportFree on-site parking available (limited)Restaurants/cafes in close proximityKitchen and food preparation facilities on-campusAir-conditioning throughoutMultiple gyms within walking distance

Address: 20 Chester Street, Newstead QLD 4006

Within walking distance of James St Markets, NewFarm and The Emporium, Fortitude Valley.

Address: 106 Bundall Road, Bundall QLD 4217

Located just next to Masters along Bundall road andopposite the Gold Coast Arts Centre.

Address: 64C Aerodrome Rd, Maroochydore QLD 4558

Just near the Discount Chemist, you will find ourSunshine Coast Campus!

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