Sports Massage Therapy

Course Information

Introduction

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.

Course units/modules

This qualification will develop your knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology to work on post acute injury and pre existing conditions, dealing with musculo-skeletal and para-tendon injuries.

Three units include:

• Conducting subjective and objective assessment;
• Provide sports massage techniques to prevent and manage injury;
• Treatment modalities to support soft tissue repair

Available apprenticeships and progression options

Learners who complete this qualification will be able to gain employment and obtain insurance to work as either an employed or self-employed sports massage practitioner working with both injured clients and non-injured clients within organisations/facilities such as sports massage therapy/ osteopathic clinics, and sporting/fitness venues.