Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy
Cost: £695
£650
(Including deposit of £100)
Course SF3.
Feb Sat 3rd, Sun 4th, Sat 10th, Sun
11th, Sat 17th, Sun 18th + Mar Sun 10th
Course SF5. Feb Mon 5th, Tue
6th, Mon 12th, Tue 13th, Mon 19th, Tue 20th + Mar Mon
11th
Course SA6. Apr Sat 6th, Sun 7th,
Sat 13th, Sun 14th, Sat 20th, Sun 21st + May Sun 19th
Course SA8. Apr Mon 8th, Tue 9th, Mon
15th, Tue
16th, Mon 22nd, Tue 23rd + May Mon 20th
Course Content
Sports massage treatment to prevent and treat sports injuries, both in and
out of competition. Sports massage preparing for, and aiding recovery at
sports venues. Muscle actions and joint movements related to sporting
performance. Musculo-skeletal injuries. The healing process. The stages of
rehabilitation. Injury prevention. Active, passive and advanced stretching
techniques for conditioning and maintenance purposes. Psychological effects
of injury on athletes and rehabilitation.
Course Tutors
David Guest,
Shelly Williams
Entry Requirements
There are no
pre-requisites for this course. If you do not
have any previous massage experience you may find our
Introduction to Massage weekend
useful although this is optional.
Examination System
Continuous
assessment by means of written homework, assignments and home
practice. Home study and practice is over a minimum period of
three months following the school attendance days. A final
assessment date is arranged after the home study period. A fee of £160.00
is payable for the VTCT assessment and verification.
Qualification
Attained
VTCT Level 3
Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy. This qualification is
recognised by the SMA (Sports Massage Association) and the
fitness and sports therapy industries in the UK and overseas.
Professional
Insurance
Membership is available to
the
 Federation of Holistic Therapists which offers insurance
and other benefits for sports therapists in the UK through the
International Council of Health, Fitness
& Sports Therapists. You may also join
other organisations such as the Sports Massage Association. Employment
is available in clinics, gyms, sports centres and part-time
freelance, working from home.
The Manchester Therapy Centre
has part-time work available on an ongoing basis for
sports therapists in the Manchester area.
Further Information
The sports
massage certificate course includes ‘hands on’ training in
sports massage. Course times are from 10.30 am to about 4.30
pm depending on the group size.
You will learn how to assess the client and perform sports
massage to a professional standard, plus the background
knowledge necessary to setup in business. The sports massage
certificate qualification is recognised in many countries
outside the UK and gives a good grounding for further
qualifications in holistic therapies.
The group size is kept at ten or below for individual
attention. The venue is at the Manchester School of Massage in
South Manchester.
In certain circumstances we may be able to offer a monthly
payment scheme. Part-time work experience for students is
available at Manchester Therapy Centre.
Terms & Conditions
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Level 4 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy
Cost: £695
-
(including deposit of £100)
Course S4JN1. Jun Sat 1st, Sun 2nd, Sat 8th, Sun
9th, Sat 15th, Sun 16th
Course S4JN3. Jun Mon 3rd, Tue
4th, Mon 10th, Tue 11th, Mon 17th, Tue 18th
Course Content
You will develop the skills to conduct
subjective and objective assessments, which will cover
active, passive and resisted range of movements, detailed
postural analysis, functional testing and special tests. You
will also develop the skills to work safely and effectively
on muscle and para-tendon injuries using a variety of soft
tissue techniques and will be able to advise on treatment
modalities to support soft tissue repair.
Course Tutors
David Guest
Entry Requirements
A Level 3
Diploma in Sports Massage is required.
Examination System
Continuous
assessment by means of written homework, assignments and home
practice. Home study and practice is over a minimum period of
three months following the school attendance days. A final
assessment date is arranged after the home study period. A fee
of £160.00 is payable for the VTCT assessment and
verification.
Qualification
Attained
Level 4
Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy. This qualification is
recognised by the SMA (Sports Massage Association) and the
fitness and sports therapy industries in the UK and overseas.
Professional
Insurance
Membership is available to
the
Federation of Holistic Therapists which offers insurance
and other benefits for sports therapists in the UK through the
International Council of Health, Fitness
& Sports Therapists. You may also join
other organisations such as the Sports Massage Association. Employment
is available in clinics, gyms, sports centres and part-time
freelance, working from home.
The Manchester Therapy Centre
has part-time work available on an ongoing basis for
sports therapists in the Manchester area.
Further Information
The sports
massage certificate course includes ‘hands on’ training in
sports massage. Course times are from 10.30 am to about 4.30
pm depending on the group size.
You will learn how to assess the client and perform sports
massage to a professional standard, plus the background
knowledge necessary to setup in business. The sports massage
certificate qualification is recognised in many countries
outside the UK and gives a good grounding for further
qualifications in holistic therapies.
The group size is kept at ten or below for individual
attention. The venue is at the Manchester School of Massage in
South Manchester.
In certain circumstances we may be able to offer a monthly
payment scheme. Part-time work experience for students is
available at Manchester Therapy Centre.
Terms & Conditions
Click
Here
(Updated
November, 2023)
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