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Wellness programs at Fremont University

Are you a healer with a passion for movement? Do you love to perform at the top of your game and want to help others do the same? Then the Wellness program at Fremont University is just what you need. Our Associate degree program in Sports Rehabilitation Therapy and our diploma program in Massage Therapy will provide you with the training necessary to qualify you for Massage Therapist Certification by the California Massage Therapy Council. With flexible course schedules and an accelerated program available through Fremont University, you’ll be ready to start your career in massage and therapy in no time at all. If you are interested in helping people heal and perform at the top of their game, then learn more about the programs offered at Fremont University wellness programs. The need for experts in rehabilitation and massage therapy continues to grow and so does the number of opportunities for careers in these fields. Our Associate degree program in Sports & Rehabilitation Therapy and our diploma in Massage Therapy both provide the required training to qualify graduates for certification as a Certified Massage Therapist by the California Massage Therapy Council. With flexible course schedules and an accelerated program, graduates can be ready to start their careers quickly with the practical skills they need to be effective.  If you’re ready to learn more, click on one of the boxes below to explore a program.

Diploma
program

Massage Therapy

40 Weeks
60 Quarter Units

Associate
of
Science
degree

Sports & Rehabilitation Therapy

60 Weeks
90 Quarter Units

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I loved that everyone felt like friends and family. The entire staff at Fremont University had my best interests in mind.

SARA NAVLTA SPORTS REHABILITATION THERAPY
Fremont University Graduate

Associate of Science Degree in
Sports & Rehabilitation Therapy

Sports rehabilitation therapy courses

Anatomy and Physiology – Systems of the Body

This course covers the fundamentals of anatomy and physiology, including the levels of organization of the body. The anatomy and physiology of the circulatory, immune, respiratory, digestive, nervous and endocrine systems will be covered. Students will learn the structure, function, and effects of massage on each of these systems. Students will also be able to name and describe pathologies of these systems. Students will also learn how to perform seated/chair massage.

Massage Therapy Techniques

This course covers the history, benefits, and contraindications of massage; anatomical terminology; and basic Swedish techniques such as effleurage, petrissage, friction, tapotement, and vibration. Students completing this course will have had extensive hands-on application of these techniques in classroom and lab sessions.

Swedish Massage Techniques

Development of efficient Swedish massage skills is the objective of this class. Students will learn how to perform an entire massage session using multiple massage tools and techniques. Maintaining proper body mechanics while giving massage will be stressed throughout the module. Students will learn and practice the SOAP method of charting. Pathologies and contraindications will also be covered.

Somatic Tissues and Biomechanics

This course covers the structures and functions of the skeletal and muscular systems. Students completing this course will be able identify and explain the structures, functions, and pathologies of the skeletal and muscular systems. Students will also be able to identify and explain joint structure, kinesiology, and pathologies. Students will be introduced to biomechanics as it relates to joint function and range of motion.

Deep Tissue and Neuromuscular Therapy

This course covers the theory and application of deep tissue massage techniques such as myofascial release, cross-fiber friction, and neuromuscular trigger point therapy. Students completing this course will have had extensive hands-on application of these techniques in classroom and lab sessions.

Modalities and Agents in Physical Therapy

Students will be introduced to the modalities and agents used in orthopedic physical therapy including the benefits, contraindications and expected outcomes in the use of physical agents. Instruction will be given in the safe application of ultrasound, electrical stimulation and hot and cold therapies. Skill development in the utilization of these modalities as part of a comprehensive treatment plan will be emphasized.

Sports and Specialized Massage

This course covers the theory and application of sports massage and other modalities used in sports rehabilitation. Students completing this course can apply manual lymphatic drainage massage, positional release, stretching, and hydrotherapy. In addition, students will be introduced to the practice of hot stone therapy.

Eastern Theory and Practice

This course introduces students to the principles associated with Chi, meridians, yin and yang, fundamental substances, and five-element theory. Students will also learn the practical application of shiatsu and acupressure. Students will also be introduced to the theory and practice of reflexology.

Therapeutic Exercise & Procedures

This course addresses the proper use of therapeutic exercise in the rehabilitation process. Students will have hands-on experience in the proper application of therapeutic exercises that support the improvement and/or maintenance of specific conditions of the body. The course will discuss isometric, isotonic, concentric, and eccentric muscle actions, in addition to flexibility and stretching exercises and ways to integrate them into a rehab program. It will also provide students with knowledge and understanding of working with an athletic demographic in a rehabilitation environment.

Advanced Biomechanics and Assessment

This course discusses the comprehensive assessment process and its utilization in sports rehabilitation. Students will have a basic understanding of biomechanical dysfunctional patterns for various areas of the body and will learn how to properly assess athletes and interpret collected data for these conditions. Students will gain skills and practice in history taking, observation, palpation, special testing and SOAP charting.

Applications of Sports Therapy

This course includes an overview of various athletic medical pathologies and covers the basics of applied sports therapy. Emphasis is on etiologies and mechanisms surrounding muscular and skeletal injuries, as well as vascular, degenerative, and other soft tissue disturbances / conditions. The course focuses on the clinical reasoning process for prevention and rehabilitation of athletic  125 injuries. Students will develop and implement advanced treatment protocols for various pathologies of the body.

Business, Ethics and MBLEx Prep

This course will provide students with pertinent business knowledge related to their field. Students will learn about business and financial management, professionalism, ethics, standards of practice and goal setting. The different foundations of successful businesses will be identified, 124 as will various marketing tools, such as flyers and business cards. The rules and regulations about California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC) certification will also be examined. Finally, students will prepare for the MBLEx by reviewing the eight content areas, which include anatomy and physiology; kinesiology; pathology, contraindications, areas of caution, special populations; benefits and physiological effects of techniques that manipulate soft tissue; client assessment, reassessment and treatment planning; overview of massage and bodywork modalities/culture/history; ethics, boundaries, laws, regulations; and guidelines for professional practice.

Physical Therapy Procedures

Students will gain knowledge of injuries and dysfunctions of the body and how physical therapy is utilized for these conditions. Students will also be introduced to basic treatment methods and patient care in the neurological physical therapy setting. This includes patient/therapist safety transferring and positioning patients from wheel chairs/walkers to tables. Students will also learn the proper use of gait belts to safely retrain gait. Students will also gain knowledge and practice in the utilization of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) patterns to restore function.

Our Sports & Rehabilitation Therapy program is unique in Southern California. If your dream is to work with elite athletes by providing sports and rehabilitation therapy, then our program is perfect for you.

Through this unique program, you will learn the science and structure of the human body, techniques needed to help the body heal after an injury, and how to recognize and evaluate injuries, and make decisions and recommendations regarding a patient’s health. By the time you’ve finished at Fremont University, you’ll have received the hands on experience needed to join our graduates in the workforce, some of whom work for world-renowned events and elite athletes.
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Careers options for graduates

As a Rehabilitation Therapist, you work with a variety of people to ease their pain and facilitate the processes of healing and recovery through massage, stretches, and exercises. Patients might be suffering from diseases such as arthritis or recovering from surgery, stroke, or paralysis. It’s your job to help them recover fully.

Rehabilitation Therapy is a fast growing industry looking for people just like you to join their clinics, fitness centers, rehabilitation agencies, and private practices.

As a Therapeutic Massage Therapist, you learn how to take away people’s pain through massage. It may sound like magic, but really it’s enabled through a scientific understanding of the body and touch. Based on the patient’s pain or other symptoms, you identify the best massage technique to target and eliminate the pain, discomfort, or other symptom. You might work in a massage parlor or with doctors in a clinic.

As a medical massage therapist, you work in a hospital or clinic with doctors and chiropractors to develop massage therapy plans for injured patients. The most common duties include providing therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints as well as assessing range of motion and muscle strength. The Medical Massage Therapy field is fast growing and looking for people like you!

As a Certified Massage Therapist you have received the seal of approval to practice massage from the California Massage Therapy Council, which is the massage authority in California. This gives your clients the assurances that you have the skills and experience to meet their massage needs. You might find work in a clinic, a private practice, a massage parlor, or you could even start your own massage business.

Diploma Program in
Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy courses

As the world continues to grow more fast-paced and complex, the need for skilled massage therapists who can relieve the daily stress individuals face is more crucial than ever. Through this program, you will learn how to use touch and massage to relieve the built up tension stored in the body. Sports medicine is a great profession that helps people feel better and can provide you with a better life after graduating from our massage school. As professionals in the field, our instructors bring a breadth of experience and knowledge to teach you industry relevant techniques on high-tech massage tables.

Our instructors are professionals in the field and will be teaching modern techniques on high-tech massage tables.
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Careers options for graduates

As a Certified Massage Therapist you have received the seal of approval to practice massage from the California Massage Therapy Council, which is the massage authority in California. This gives your clients the assurances that you have the skills and experience to meet their massage needs. You might find work in a clinic, a private practice, a massage parlor, or you could even start your own massage business.

As a Spa Body Therapist, you will work with visitors to a spa to promote healing, relaxation, and body rejuvenation through massage. While this position is similar to that of Masseuse/Masseur, you will be more focused on massage practices for relieving acute and chronic pain and soothing overworked and sore muscles.

If you have a passion for massage therapy but want to work in the hospitality industry, then this is the position for you. As a Hotel Massage Therapist you will bring your skills and experiences in massage to meet the needs of traveling clients.

As a special Event Massage Therapist, you provide chair massages at a variety of events. You will help relieve the stress of the event planners, and bring an atmosphere of relaxation and fun by relaxing guests with your massages.

As a medical massage therapist, you work in a hospital or clinic with doctors and chiropractors to develop massage therapy plans for injured patients. The most common duties include providing therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints as well as assessing range of motion and muscle strength. The Medical Massage Therapy field is fast growing and looking for people like you!