Taping and Strapping for Sport & Injury
CPD short course in Taping and Strapping (Zinc Oxide Taping)
Our Taping and Strapping for Sports and Injury Continuous Professional Development (CPD), short course is suitable for those who would like to use Zinc Oxide taping modalities professionally within, Sports and Remedial Massage Therapy / Sports Therapy / Rehabilitation / Physiotherapy and Injury Treatment.
Accredited by the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) and the Sports Therapy Organisation (STO).
COURSE DATES 2025
Face to Face Course Dates
Friday 17th October 2025 (Swindon)
from 09:30 – 17:00
Friday 15th May 2026 (Swindon)
from 09:30 – 17:00
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17th Oct 2025 & 15th May 2026
VENUE
Core Elements Training Centre,
2 Charnwood Court, Newport Street, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 3DX (Please use rear entrance).
Easy access from M4 junction 15 and 16 and 10 minutes walk from mainline
train station and bus station. Long stay parking nearby.
Course Price
Face to Face course price = £170.00
10% discount for FHT, STO & STA members
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About the course
Course Design
This course is designed in relation to industry standards and is accredited by the Federation of Holistic Therapists and the Sports Therapy Organisation, and provides 8 Continual Professional Development hours (CPD).
This training course will provide a mixture of theory and practical application.
This course is available as Face to Face delivery at our training centre in Swindon.
Overview of Course
- Review of current theory relating to Taping and Strapping
- Review different types of tape and methods for Taping
- Contraindications and limitations
- Influencing movement patterns and restriction
- Taping for all major joints including:
- Injuries to the lower limb, such as the plantar fascia, ankle strain and common knee injuries
- Injuries to the upper limb, such as injuries to the elbow, wrist and thumb
- Sports specific techniques
- Integration within injury treatment and rehabilitation
- Short course certificate is provided detailing the number of CPD hours. This can be used for CPD and insurance purposes.
Entry Requirements & background
Course applicants must be a minimum of 18 years old and must hold a minimum of a Level 4 qualification in Sports Massage Therapy. Applicants should have also been practising Sports Massage Therapy for a period of time prior to enrolling on this course.
Practical application will expands on a review of theory relating to the use of Zinc Oxide Taping and Strapping techniques.
A variety of conditions and injuries will be reviewed and practised with tutor input.
Course Tutor
This course is taught using a hands-on approach, therefore you will be practising Taping techniques throughout the teaching days, whilst receiving ongoing input from the tutor.
Taught by Georgina King BSc (Sports Therapy)
Georgina is a Graduate Sports Therapist from Worcester University and works with Start Medical in Royal Wootton Bassett. Georgina has worked many sports teams and events from local Rugby to World Frisbee and National Taekwondo.
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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