This course will familiarise you with the benefits of teenagers playing sports, how puberty can influence sports injuries, and how to reduce the risk of injuries in teens and deal with them when they happen.

Ideal for anyone working as a massage therapist, sports therapist or in children's sport.

This course combines well with:-

Understanding Lower Limb Injuries

Understanding Upper Limb Injuries

Hip, Pelvic and Gluteal Injuries

Legislation

Professional Code of Conduct

Anatomy and Physiology

Benefit of Sport in Teens

Types of Training

Prevention of Sports Injuries

Common Sports Injuries in Teens

Effect of Puberty on Sports Injuries When to See a Doctor

Return to Play

Causes of Knee Pain

Patello femoral Syndrome

Osgood Schlatters Disease

Sever’s Disease

Compartments Syndrome

Shin Splints

Little Leaguer’s Elbow

COST: £168

DURATION: theory at your own pace

CPD POINTS: 10

PREREQUISITES: Intended for massage therapists, those working with children in sport or parents, prior qualification is not necessary

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• the benefits of teenagers playing sports

• how puberty can influence sports injuries

• how to reduce the risk of injuries in teens and deal with them when they happen

• to extend your knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of teens

• to develop your knowledge of the common sports injuries that teens may present with, to know the causes and risk factors and to recognise the symptoms

• to identify preventive and rehabilitative self help measures that you can suggest to clients • to offer massage treatments with a more medical/sports focus

ASSESSMENT

Theory assessment only – The overall pass mark must exceed 70%.

QUALIFICATION

Sports Injuries in Teens is certified and accredited by the IGCT and contributes to your CPD.