News
Following the collation of the questionnaire results that we sent out before Christmas, we have been working hard to meet your training requirements for the year ahead! We are delighted to be able to inform you that we are now offering a much wider range of courses based on your feedback and in locations that are more convenient for you to get to.
Essential criteria for sports massage practitioners wanting to volunteer for the Olympic Games 2012:Holder of a massage qualification to National Framework level 4 (D521) or a minimum of 4 years working full-time in elite or professional sport.Suitable professional liability insurance to a minimum £2 million.
A sports masseur was handed a red card by match officials following a fracas in the tunnel at the end of a match in the Scottish Premiership yesterday. Details are sketchy and it is not clear whether he will be banned from the bench or banned from his bench?!
New National Occupational Standards (NOS) relating to sports massage have been recently announced. D520 – Plan, apply and evaluate massage methods. D521 – Plan, apply and evaluate massage methods to prevent and manage injury. D522 – Plan, apply and evaluate complex massage/soft tissue methods.
With effect from 1st October 2009, there have been changes to First Aid training. The 'Appointed Person' one day training course has ceased and been re-titled Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW). The syllabus remains much the same and the qualification lasts for 3 years, however, it is recommended that a half-day refresher is completed annually.
You are probably all aware that preparations for 2012 are well under way. In 2010, you will be able to volunteer your services as a sports massage practitioner at the Games. However, the 2012 web site already has a page where you can Bath jobs
Do you want to: Learn a new skill Make more money Brush up on your technique and knowledge Term with SPS is about to start and there are still a few places left on the following courses: Massage in a Sports Environment 2 CERTHE - Cardiff (12th October 2009 start date) Strapping and Taping - Cardiff (9th October 2009) Get on the
Many of you will have seen and heard recent news reports regarding the Independent Safeguarding Authority and the vetting and barring scheme shortly to be introduced. The current focus is on 'volunteers' who come into contact with children and vulnerable adults on a 'frequent' basis. However, the scheme will continue to be broadened and expanded during 2010 and 2011.
New Jobs on SPS website - We have had a number of new and exciting job opportunties come into the office lately, for a wide variety of posts (both paid and voluntary work). Those advertising include: British Cycling, Bath University Sports Development Department, The Load Centre (in an Austrian ski resort), Torfaen Half Marathon.
