Passive Stretching for Sport and Massage
Couch based stretching
cpd short course in Passive stretching
This one day accredited CPD short course focuses on clinical application of Passive couch based stretching within a treatment environment.
This short course will review theory related to a range of stretching techniques, and focus will be drawn to passive static and PNF stretching for use within treatment and home care activities.
Open to Sports Massage Therapists at Level 3 or above, along with Sports Therapists, Osteopaths, Chiropractors, Physiotherapists and Rehabilitator as continued professional development.
This course covers theory and practical elements.
Accredited by the FHT and the STO and provides 8 CPD points / hours.
COURSE DATES 2025
Face to Face course dates:
Saturday 15th February 2025 – Swindon
from 09:30 – 16:30
Friday 13th June 2025 – Swindon
from 09:30 – 16:30
Saturday 20th September 2025 – Swindon
from 09:30 – 16:30
VENUE
Core Elements Training Centre,
First Floor, 8 Bath Road, Old Town,
Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 4BA
Easy access from M4 junction 15 and 16 and 15 – 20 minute walk from mainline train station and bus station. Long stay parking nearby.
Face to Face Course
Course Price = £170
10% discount available on the Face to Face option for FHT, STO and STA members. Use code FST when booking and reply to the course confirmation email with your membership number.
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COURSE DATES 2025
Face to Face course dates:
Saturday 15th February 2025 – Swindon
from 09:30 – 16:30
Friday 13th June 2025 – Swindon
from 09:30 – 16:30
Saturday 20th September 2025 – Swindon
from 09:30 – 16:30
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15th Feb, 13th Jun & 20th Sept 2025 – Face to Face
About the course
Course Design
Delivered by Dawn Morse BSc, PGCE, MSc
founding Director of Core Elements Training.
This course is taught using a hands-on approach, therefore after reviewing theory, you will be practising a range of passive stretching techniques whilst receiving ongoing input from the tutor.
As this is a small group and practical based CPD course, you need to be prepared to receive treatment during the course.
Accredited by the Federation of Holistic Therapists and the Sports Therapy Organisation. Insurable with the FHT, STO, Balens and BGI.
Overview of Course
- Introduction to stretching modalities
- Use of stretching techniques within treatment and benefits of couch based stretching
- Differences in stretching modalities such as active and passive stretching, and benefits of each
- Differences and application between different forms of passive stretching such as static stretching and PNF stretching techniques
- Application of stretching techniques to clinical treatment
- Demonstration and practise of Passive static and Passive PNF stretching within a clinical setting using a range of stretching techniques
- Time for self practise will be provided and Q&A.
Entry Requirements & background
Course applicants must be a minimum of 18 years old and must hold a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Sports Massage Therapy / Massage Therapy. Applicants should have also been practising Sports / Massage Therapy for a period of time prior to enrolling on this course.
Also open to Physiotherapists, Osteopaths, Chiropractors, Sports Therapists and rehab professionals etc for Continued Professional Development.
This course will expand on massage treatment knowledge, and will develop the use of couch based passive stretching within treatment.
On completion of the course you will be able to demonstrate effective use and application of couch based passive stretching for use within treatment.
Cancellation policy
Your payment for this CPD course is non-refundable. It is not possible to have your place refunded in whole or part once your booking has been confirmed, or to transfer to a later date once you have already paid.
Therefore we STRONGLY recommend that you take out insurance to cover your costs in the event that you have to cancel or curtail your training. By registering and paying for this course, you are agreeing to this cancellation policy.
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