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G.C Foster College
of Physical Education & Sport

G.C Foster College
of Physical Education & Sport

Associate Degree in Sports Massage

Programme Overview

G.C. Foster College of Physical Education and Sport offers an Associate Degree in Sports Massage Therapy. 

This programme focuses on the muscles and injuries specific to sporting activities. 

The aim of this profession is to work with persons to maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability throughout their life span. 

This programme runs for two (2) years including summer and requires all student to attend classes on campus.

Programme Objectives

  • Equip students with theoretical information and techniques necessary to make them aware of how to assess and treat injuries using massage techniques.
  • Gives students the opportunity to get hands on experiences through in class practical, practicum and working with internal and external sporting teams.
  • Provides students with the capability to develop practical knowledge of how to become health and wellness professionals.
  • To work with persons to maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability throughout their life span.
  • To help individual maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability throughout their life span.
 

Programme Structure

LEVEL ONE

LEVEL TWO

LEVEL THREE

Admission Requirements

Candidates must meet the academic entry requirements set by the college.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Subjects at CXC General / GCE O’Level
  • Minimum of five (5) subjects.

Compulsory – English Language

One of the following – Mathematics, Physical Education or a Biological subject.

Mature Entry
Persons with training approved by the relevant professional body or two (2) years working experience in related field.

Careers After Graduation
Upon completion of this programme, graduates will be able to work in various fields such as:

  1. Massage therapist
  2.  Sports Therapist
  3. Health Care Industry Assistant -Spa Facility, Hotel Spa
  4. Community/School/Residential Care Facility Health and Wellness Assistant
  5. Medical Assistant in Health Care Facility
  6. Athletic Trainer
  7. Entrepreneurs

TUITION FEE STRUCTURE 2021/22

 ResidentialNon-Residential
Year 1349,000.00189,000.00
Year 2359,500.00199,500.00