Kenny Aitchison

Education

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  Edinburgh College

  2013 - 2015

  HND Sports Therapy A

  Conducting an assessment of the athletes readiness and advising on exercises prior to an event or fixture;Testing joints for ease and range of movement;Strapping, taping, offering massage and preparing athletes both physically and mentally;Providing emergency first aid Examining and assessing injuries and determining whether the athlete or participant can continue playing or taking part;Examining and assessing injuries and dealing with… Show more Conducting an assessment of the athletes readiness and advising on exercises prior to an event or fixture;Testing joints for ease and range of movement;Strapping, taping, offering massage and preparing athletes both physically and mentally;Providing emergency first aid Examining and assessing injuries and determining whether the athlete or participant can continue playing or taking part;Examining and assessing injuries and dealing with traumas,Treating injuries, alleviating pain, mobilising injuries, giving various types of massage;Rehabilitating injuries by using manual therapy techniques and electrotherapy;Designing and monitoring rehabilitation programmes appropriate to the injury and/or sport and level;Advising athletes on diet and nutritionWorking with coaches to implement exercise, conditioning, core stability and injury prevention Programmes, so that athletes, reach and maintain peak performance; Show less

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  Edinburgh Napier University

  2015 - 2019

  Sport science (coaching)
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  Edinburgh Napier University

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  Bachelor’s Degree Sports and Exercise Science (Coaching)