ProActive Training: Sports Taping and Strapping

Southwark Campus

Mode: Part-time

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Overview

This one day workshop covers all of the key techniques associated with sports taping. These are essential skills for any therapist looking to play an active role in the management of sports injuries. The skills gained will help with employment opportunities in private practice.

There are also techniques taught that will help to re-educate poor posture and the problems that are associated with it.

Taping

All attendees will receive a certificate of attendance and a technique DVD, which is an invaluable learning tool to refer back to once the course is complete.

Over the course of the day, we will cover the following:

Plantar fascia
Lateral ankle
Achilles tendon
Calf muscle
MCL
Patella tendon
Patella instability
Patella maltracking
Lumbar spine unloading
Lumbar spine fixation
Shoulder retraction
Shoulder unloading
Elbow hyperextension
‘Tennis elbow’
Wrist
Thumb
Fingers.

Accreditations

Employability

Employability Service

We are University of the Year for Graduate Employment for the second year in a row - The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018, 2019.

At LSBU, we want to set you up for a successful career. During your studies – and for two years after you graduate – you’ll have access to our Employability Service, which includes:

An online board where you can see a wide range of placements: part-time, full-time or voluntary. You can also drop in to see our Job Shop advisers, who are always available to help you take the next step in your search.
Our Careers Gym offering group workshops on CVs, interview techniques and finding work experience, as well as regular presentations from employers across a range of sectors.

Our Student Enterprise team can also help you start your own business and develop valuable entrepreneurial skills.

Teaching and learning

Entry requirements

The minimum age for this course is 16 years old.

Advanced entry

If you have already completed some studies at another university, we may be able to consider you for advanced entry. Please see our advanced entry page for more information.

How to apply

Please apply directly through the ProActive Training.

Course	Day	Date	Time
Sports Taping and Strapping	Saturday	13 October 2018	10:30-17:30

Prepare to start

Please read our How to apply page.

Fees and funding

The course price is £80.