Level 4 Sports Massage and Remedial Massage Diploma

Level 4 Sports Massage and Remedial Massage Diploma

Our Level 4 sports diploma or our combined Level 3 and 4 Diploma in Sports and Remedial massage is designed for those who are looking to use massage professionally and aim to develop advanced Sports and Remedial Massage techniques.

Our courses are taught using a hands-on approach, therefore you will be providing and receiving massage therapy throughout the teaching days, whilst receiving ongoing input from the tutor.

Course delivery is supported via  an online student revision platform (App and website based), which has access to all course material, power-point talk through videos and practical demonstration videos. However students are also welcome to record any practical demonstrations during face to face delivery also. 

You will work with different members of the group throughout the weeks to acquire experience massaging different body types and the different ways people hold muscle tension. This will provide experience in adjusting the depth of massage to fit different needs. You’ll also receive massage during the course and will be encouraged to provide your partner with feedback. 

Our courses are taught by experienced and qualified tutors in a small group environment. 

Places are limited to 12 – 14 students per course to help ensure quality teaching and learning. 

Our Sports Massage qualification courses are independently accredited by both the Sports Therapy Organisation and the Federation of Holistic Therapists. 

All Combined Diploma and Level 4 Sports Massage course members are able to take advantage of Free student membership with the STO.

Our Level 4 Sports and Remedial Massage Diploma focuses on advanced massage techniques, with application to injury treatment. 

During the course you will be introduced to a range of common sports injuries, along with a range of advanced massage techniques. Focus is drawn to the design of inury treatment plans, which include pre-treatment assessment, treatment through the use of massage techniques and post treatment testing. 

On successful completion of this course you will be able to treat sports injuries, gain insurance to practise and join a professional body such as the FHT or STO and work as a Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist.

Techniques include:

• Muscle Energy Techniques (METs are massage techniques that include a stretch to the muscle tissue) such as: 

  • Soft Tissue Release (STR – sometimes referred to as Pin and Stretch)

  • PNF stretching 

  • Myofascial Release techniques

• Neuromuscular Techniques (NMTs are massage techniques that produce an ischemic response through the use of static pressure) such as:

  • Trigger pointing and strain-counter-strain

  • Manual compression

• Other techniques also referred to include:

  • Active Movement Technique

  • Deep frictions

  • Thermal modalities (Hot & Cold therapy)

  • Introduction to Kinesiology taping

• Joint and muscle testing is a large component of the course and will be introduced alongside massage techniques.  Joint and muscle testing is often referred to as Musculoskeletal examination and assessment.

Assessment methods: 

This course has three assessment methods which include

• A practical assessment

• Video assessment

• Detailed case study assessment

• Plus all students need to complete 100 clinical hours (recorded within a clinical hours logbook)