If supporting other athletes is your strong point, enrol in a Certificate IV in Sport (Athlete Support Services) at Sunshine Coast TAFE. By completing this one-year full time course you will be qualified to apply for work in the sports massage therapy industry. We’ll provide you with the knowledge and skills required to help athletes recover from training sessions and assist with rehabilitation after injury.
You’ll learn how to: work within a massage framework; comply with infection control policies and procedures; apply massage assessment, appropriate pre-event and post-event techniques, myofascial tension techniques, appropriate stretching techniques, trigger point techniques and temperature therapy; and provide and plan massage treatment.
You’ll also learn how to apply sport and recreation law; operate computing packages; make referrals to other health care professionals; and create and nurture client relationships.
Once you have decided on your chosen program then your next step is to enrol. Some courses you can enrol on directly – this means that all you have to do is Contact Us for an enrolment pack – or call into one of our campuses during opening times.
Other courses require an application form so that the tutors can make sure you are applying for the right level program.
Other programs require you to apply through Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) – you can obtain more information and forms from their website.
This state-of-the-art facility is located minutes from beautiful Mooloolaba beach, relaxed surfside cafes, vibrant nightlife and shopping precincts. At the Mooloolaba Centre students can choose to study from a huge range of programs that can lead to exciting careers, including; English language (ELICOS), events management, fitness, sport and recreation, sports massage, cookery, hairdressing, hospitality management, information technology, tourism and travel. Facilities include a training restaurant, bistro and bar, a training hairdressing salon and gymnasium. These facilities provide valuable on-the-job training for our students and value-for-money services for the general public and students/staff on campus. A flexible learning centre is situated next to the library, providing computer access for students. The café is a popular meeting place for students, and is renowned for its good coffee. The International Students Office is located in the same building and is open 4 days per week.