Level 4 Sports Massage Training Course

Course Summary

As the sports massage industry actively moves towards level 4 as standard for all therapists, it’s time to take your sports massage career to that next level through our carefully curated level 4 sports massage course.

Our level 4 sports massage course prepares you for the world of injury management, teaching you how to effectively assess clients, how to go deeper into the clinical application of sports massage, and how to effectively implement advanced sports massage techniques to aid the recovery of common soft tissue injuries.

By combining the very best in online learning with face-to-face training that is fun, engaging and practical, our level 4 course provides an exceptional educational experience and produces graduates head and shoulders above other newly qualified level 4 therapists.

What Will You Learn & Achieve

With regards to learning objectives, outcomes, and topics covered, you will achieve the following on this level 4 course:

Knowledge & Understanding

• Anatomy and physiology of the major joints of the body

• The pathophysiology of common injuries/soft tissue patterns of dysfunction

• The principles and practice of objective assessment techniques and the influences and effects which such information has upon treatment planning

• How heat and ice may be used to safely support the soft tissue repair process

• The purpose and use of a range of soft tissue mobilisation and neuromuscular techniques used within sports massage therapy.

Skills Development

• Conducting subjective and objective assessments

• Devising sports massage treatment plans to help correct identified areas of soft tissue dysfunction and /or support the soft tissue repair process of previously diagnosed injuries

• Application of a range of soft tissue mobilisation and neuromuscular techniques

• Evaluation of sports massage treatments

Course Delivery & Study Materials

We stand for quality. We ensure value. And we make every learning experience student-centred.

As soon as you book, you’ll be given access to our online training platform where you’ll be able to complete a series of modules prior to the face-to-face component of the course. We’ve put together the very best in online training to guarantee that course delegates feel ready and confident when attending their face-to-face workshop, whilst also providing them with the option to revisit learning in a much more meaningful and engaging format both during and after the course – pause, replay and rewind to your heart’s content!

And when you arrive at your two-day face-to-face workshop, it’s practical learning all the way. No sitting for hours on end listening to lectures! Our courses are fun, practical and engaging, and put you, the learner, first to ensure that you complete your training feeling excited and ready to take your sports massage career to that next level.

Please note Part 2 of the online learning and your certificate will be released once you have completed: your anatomy and physiology MCQ; formative and summative assessed case studies (held within the face-to-face workshop); completed your 3 x sports massage case studies after your face-to-face workshop; and, for those opting to pay in instalments, after you have completed all payments.

Course Accreditation & Insurance

We proudly provide triple-locked quality assurance through our full FHT accreditation, as well as Breeze Academy and external moderator approvals, thus allowing you to book with the confidence that our level 4 course is vetted above and beyond the industry standard and meets the highest standards set in education.

Such high standards mean that on successful completion of the course, you will be automatically eligible for insurance, and thus be able to start your sports massage career seamlessly.

Course Assessment

We prepare you fully for all assessments, taking away unnecessary stress and ensuring you feel confident. Given our extensive experience in teaching and assessment, our level 4 training programme delivers to you exactly the right level of knowledge needed to successfully pass the course and to then make use of your new skills in your career.

Taking you to a deeper level of understanding, the level 4 assessment includes:

• Pre Course: Online learning including quizzes and A&P MCQ completion (70% pass requirement)

• Practical Assessments: You will be assessed formatively over the two face-to-face days demonstrating a range of level 4 massage techniques. You will also be required to complete a short summative practical assessment via a video submission post course, to demonstrate a selection of advanced massage techniques and objective special tests.

• Post Course: You will have 3 case studies to complete on our online learning platform based on three sporting injuries. The subjective history and injury overview will be provided and you will need to complete a client assessment form to detail what are pertinent details. Once you have completed the 3 case studies (completed after the 2 day face-to-face workshop), and have paid for your course in full, a very short Part 2 will be released to you where you can access your certificate.

Course Support

We’re with you every step of the way. As soon as you book, you’ll gain access to our online portal, meaning you can start learning immediately. In addition, our team of tutors and learner support team are easily accessible, and happy to help in any way we can.

Close to the face-to-face workshop, we will be in touch with the finer details associated with start times, parking and other points to note.

Career Opportunities

Are you ready for the leap? Our level 4 sports massage course prepares you for the world of injury management, opening up opportunities not afforded to those who have level 3 sports massage only.

But what is the step up? Our level 4 sports massage course teaches you how to effectively assess clients, how to go deeper into the clinical application of sports massage, and how to effectively implement advanced sports massage techniques to aid the recovery of common soft tissue injuries.

Working alongside regulated health professionals, such as physiotherapists, sports therapists, osteopaths and chiropractors, by attaining a level 4 certificate you will gain a competitive advantage in the job market over those with level 3. And, furthermore, those with a level 4 qualification are able to access even further training, ranging from acupuncture and dry needling, to therapeutic strength and conditioning courses.

With the sports massage industry actively moving towards level 4 as standard, the question is – when will you progress?

Career Support

As soon as you graduate, you will automatically gain access to hundreds of job opportunities, whilst also becoming a member of an international register and gaining your insurance. Not only this, as part of the course, we also get you business ready through our bespoke lessons on setting up your own business and securing positions within the industry.

And that’s not forgetting that learners who sign up with us will automatically get a 15% discount with one of the leading sports massage equipment providers, Physique, as well as 3 months free access and 10% discount on completion of the course with exercise prescription software, Rehab My Patient.

Our course tutors have years of experience working with and teaching therapists, meaning our network is extensive. We have worked in the NHS, private sector, in several continents and have established our own thriving therapy businesses.

Entry Requirements

You are required to have already completed your level 3 sports massage therapy course, and have been practising for a minimum of 4 months (which includes 50 hours worth of massage experience).