This qualification gives learners the knowledge, integrity, competency and proficiency to perform sports massage on a range of clients who have no underlying pathological conditions.
DurationThis qualification gives learners the knowledge, integrity, competency and proficiency to perform sports massage on a range of clients who have no underlying pathological conditions.
Successful achievement of the qualification will allow the learner to gain employment within an organisational setting or alternatively in a self-employed environment.
Requirements to study
There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification. There is an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) involved and learners should have basic skills in communication pitched at level 3. Performing sports massage is a physical activity and learners will need to be fit enough to carry this out.
Aims of the course
To enable learners to assess clients and construct a sports massage treatment plan
To enable learners to understand the causes and pathology of soft tissue damage
To enable learners to understand how to determine the appropriate treatment to support each stage of soft tissue repair
To enable learners to understand the application of non-sports massage modalities used to support soft tissue repair
To enable learners to be able to apply a range of sports massage techniques and understand their effects on the body
Field Trips
The course offers visits to local sports events to gain practical experience of pre and post event sports massage. Guest speakers will come in to share their experiences and offer an insight into the sports massage industry.
Assessment
Assessment is through completion of workbooks, report writing, group work, exam and a practical assessment. You must also complete 50 hours supervised massage as part of this qualification.
Progression Opportunities
This qualification provides progression to Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Instructing Exercise and Fitness, for learners who wish to develop and demonstrate occupational competence in gym instruction
Alternatively, it provides progression to Level 3 qualifications in Personal Training for learners who wish to further their knowledge and skills and become personal trainers working with specialist populations as well as the general population
Learners may also progress on to the Active IQ Level 3 Certificate in Sports Massage, where they will be provided with the knowledge and skills to practice sports massage alongside gym instructing in the Health Club environment
Learners may also broaden their knowledge and skills by progressing to Level 2 qualifications in Instructing Circuits, Exercise to Music and Aqua.
As part of Tyne Coast College, Tyne Metropolitan College offers vocational-based part-time and full-time courses, as well as a number of higher education pathways.
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This qualification prepares you for working in the sports massage sector, dealing with injured clients. The course is delivered 1 night a week on Wednesday evening 5-9pm over 18 weeks. You will need to complete the Sports Massage Therapy Diploma Level 3 before undertaking this course.
This dynamic and creative course has been designed to stimulate and broaden the understanding and application of Deep Tissue techniques, combining body assessment, trigger points therapy, Thai Yoga Massage passive stretches as well as how to get to the root cause of imbalance and pain.
Contra-indications and aftercare advice
A Swedish massage is one of the most common massages. It aims to promote relaxation by releasing muscle tension. This massage involves several techniques to allow pure relaxation and energizing.
The VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy is a one-year, part-time course focused towards those seeking to gain employment as a sports massage therapist working with the general public and athletes.
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