Course description
The Sports Therapy course focuses on three main areas: Understanding and preventing sports injuries Dealing with the effects of physical and emotional trauma surrounding sports injuries and The clinical process of returning athletes to peak fitness in the relevant sport. Portobello Institute's newly revised and updated Sports Therapy course gives learners the opportunity to acquire the practical and technical knowledge necessary to deal with these three main areas of concern and pursue a career or further education in this area. The Sports Therapy course is primarily a practical course with the majority of your day spent practising the skills required to be a successful sports therapist in the college's therapy rooms.
Distance Learning and Online Courses are offered in a number of different formats, these include correspondence courses (by post), online via computer or a combination of online and classroom instruction (blended learning).. 
Further Education and PLCs (Post Leaving Cert Courses) have become a popular alternative to the CAO system here in Ireland. PLC Courses are validated by QQI (Quality & Qualifications Ireland) at levels 5 & 6 of the NFQ.. 
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) helps to keep skills and knowledge up to date and ensures the standard of registrations & qualifications are maintained.. 
Evening courses and part time learning options are a great way to enhance a CV, to socialise and make friends, as well as learn something completely new. There are an abundance of night courses and evening classes available.. 
Ireland is now in Phase 3 of the government’s road-map for reopening society and business. Most businesses, services and cultural activities have now re-opened. You are now also allowed to travel throughout the country. With the reopening of society, it is important to remember that Covid-19 is a highly infectious disease. Physical distancing, hand hygiene and other protective measures should continue to be maintained at all times..