Diploma in Health Sciences (Massage and Sports Therapy)

This 2 year Diploma programme extends the Diploma in Health Sciences (Therapeutic Massage) with a further six months of specialised study and practice. Learn to apply massage therapy specifically to sportspeople, athletes and active clients. Build on your massage knowledge with a more in-depth study of movement and function, injury prevention, health maintenance and rehabilitation of the active person. You will learn to integrate techniques and mind/body concepts.

The sports massage industry is still in its infancy in New Zealand. There are many opportunities to work with active people, educating and guiding them in incorporating massage into their recovery and maintenance programmes. International and New Zealand opportunities abound.

Available in Auckland and Wellington. Limited places and/or minimum numbers may apply to the final semester intake.

Why choose this qualification?

Build a deeper understanding of how to work with a team or individual, with someone who exercises to keep fit or is an international competitor, in a sports setting or in your own clinic.

Massage and Sports Therapy is about:

• Working with active people who have goals and dreams
• Getting to know how a team or individual functions
• Adapting techniques to suit stages of training 
• Pre-event, post-event and in-event massage
• Understanding rehabilitation and recovery
• Networking with others in the field including sports science professionals - Doctors, Orthopaedics and Physiotherapists

General Information

• NZQA Level 6, 2 years full time. Part time options available. Ask about a mid-year start.

Note for part time students: Corequisites apply.

• Check entry requirements (p.21) before submitting your application.
• An interview lets you meet an academic staff member to ask any questions, and lets the College help you find the best course of study for you.
• If you are studying the Diploma full time you will have little time for employment commitments over and above course hours, study time and home practicum.
• Approved for student loans for all domestic students and allowances for full time domestic students.
• International students – please contact the office for the international application pack and fee structure.
• Upon successful completion of all course requirements, full time students graduate in May following the 2nd year of study.

Compulsory courses — Year One
1. Anatomy and Physiology 1
2. Research Methodology 1
3. Musculoskeletal Anatomy 1
4. Health Psychology 1
5. Clinical Therapeutics 1*
6. Clinical Therapeutics 2
7. Theoretical and Clinical Reasoning 1

Total fees for Year One $5456.00

Compulsory courses — Year Two
1. Clinical Therapeutics 3
2. Theoretical and Clinical Reasoning 2
3. Musculoskeletal Anatomy 2
4. Pathophysiology 1
5. Pathophysiology 2
6. Anatomy and Physiology 2
7. Research Methodology 2
8. Health Psychology 2
9. Clinical Therapeutics 4
10. Musculoskeletal Anatomy 3

Total fees for Year Two $6368.00

Additional course costs: See Diploma Health Sciences (Therapeutic Massage)

Note: Holders of the NZCM Diploma in Therapeutic Massage or equivalent will gain extensive credit towards this qualification.
Contact Auckland Administrative Centre for RPL/Cross credit application form.

*Massage and Sports Therapy is the required elective to be completed in Clinical Therapeutics 1.