The Taping and Strapping one day Introduction course is designed to teach and familiarise you with the principles of sports taping and strapping for use in sports injury management. The course is an excellent skill to add to your skills portfolio if you are a sports massage or massage therapist, physiotherapist, osteopath, or if you work in a sporting environment.
Dates and times
This one day course will run from 9.30am-4.30pm and you can choose from two date options:
- Saturday 8th February 2025
- Saturday 12th July 2025.
Location
This course will take place at our 60 Waldegrave Road Campus.
Price
The full cost is £130.
Content
Whilst enrolled upon the sports taping course you will learn how to be able to successfully tape and strap musculoskeletal structures using elasticated and non-elasticated tape, to prevent injury during sport.
On the course you will study the following topics:
- principles of taping and strapping
- contraindications and indications to taping
- taping materials available
- taping procedures of the following joints; foot, ankle, knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand
- taping procedures for muscular structures, compression and support for sporting injuries.
Assessment
This course is not formally assessed however your tutor will continuously assess you throughout the day to ensure you are providing safe treatments. Upon successful completion of the taping and strapping course, you will receive a St Mary’s Certificate of Attendance.
Entry requirements
You are required to hold a Level 3 Anatomy & Physiology qualification or a Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage or Level 3 Diploma in Massage qualification, or a relevant equivalent qualification. We will ask you to provide a copy of your qualification when you apply.
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