Friday, July 16, 2010

DIPLOMA IN SPORTS THERAPY & TRAINING


POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN SPORTS THERAPY AND TRAINING
1 YEAR (Distance Education)

Affiliated to
VINAYAGA MISSION’S UNIVERSITY, Salem
Recognized by the UGC and DEC, Government of India

Conducted by
The National Sports Medicine Center
21/1, 5th Cross Street, CIT Colony, Mylapore
Chennai – 600 004
Phone: 42109248
&
SOUTHERN INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
Saidapet, Chennai 15


The sports and Fitness related industry has been pegged at being worth over 20 billion dollars internationally. India is rated as the fastest growing economies in the Sports and Fitness arena world wide. Sports training and therapy is one of the fastest growing careers within the sports and Fitness industry.
The ‘The Diploma in Sports Therapy and training’ course teaches you all the specialist knowledge, needed to work within this industry. This includes scientific aspects such as anatomy and physiology and sports psychology.

This Diploma is being widely recognized nationally as the entry standard to the health and fitness industry.

The ‘Diploma in Sports Therapy and Training’ is nationally recognized, UGC and Govt. of India accredited qualification acknowledged by all major health and fitness service providers in both the private and government sector.










This course will be a mix of written exams, and assignments and practical assessments. Online classes will be conducted and lectures will be provided on CDs.

COURSE CONTENT

  • Anatomical and Physiological factors affecting exercise.
  • Principles of training
  • Psychology in Sports and Exercise
  • Sport and Exercise Nutrition
  • Sports Injuries
  • Principles of Sports Rehabilitation
  • Research project / Dissertation.

WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM THE COURSE .…

  • An individual looking for a career in health clubs and sports associations as trainers and therapists.
  • Practicing trainers in Gyms and Health clubs who are looking to do a legally approved certification course.
  • A Physiotherapist who is looking to acquire a formal degree and practical knowledge in Sports Therapy and training
  • Looking for a career as a personal trainer for individuals and Corporate.
  • Woman or a man looking for a part time career in the Health and Fitness industry as instructors and specialists in fitness, aerobics, lifestyle modification etc.
  • Parent of young sports persons who will look for practical training which will help them get productively involved in their Children’s’ Sporting career.
  • Physical education degree holders looking to acquire practical knowledge and certification in the areas of Sports therapy and training.
  • Fitness enthusiast looking to take charge over their training schedules and injury prevention goals.










ELIGIBILITY

The candidate should be a Graduate in any branch from a recognized college and course. Physiotherapists who have finished their final year examination, in their internship are also eligible for the course.


COURSE FEES

The course is priced at Rs.15,000 only if paid in an single installment. We do offer other installment options to candidates unable to make the payment in one installment.

Please note: The Students will be charged an Exam fees and a certificate fees by the University, which will be intimated at the time of the Examination and will be based on the University Norms at that time.

Please contact 044 42109248 for any further clarifications.


EMAIL: SPORTSDIPLOMA@GMAIL.COM for prospectus and application form.


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