Level 3
in Sports Massage Therapy course
Level 3 Sports Massage course will give you the essential skills you need to deliver sports massage therapies to help clients decrease muscle soreness, including aches and pains, and aid injury management and rehabilitation, in addition to enhancing sporting performance.
Who is this qualification for?
The VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy is a technical level qualification aimed at developing the knowledge, understanding and technical skills needed for a career as a Sports Massage Therapist, either employed or self employed. This qualification has been specifically designed for the 16-19 and 19 plus age group and is based on the the national occupational standards for massage, namely CNH1, CNH7 and CNH20.
This qualification was developed collaboratively with the following organisations; Active IQ, Central YMCA Qualifications, CIBTAC, ITEC and VTCT with input from the industry through the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) and the General Council for Massage Therapies (GCMT).
What does this qualification cover?
The content of this qualification is comprised of all the required elements needed to work effectively and efficiently as a sports massage therapist. This includes anatomy and physiology, professional practice, an understanding of the principles of health and fitness and how to provide sports massage treatments. The level 3 sports massage therapist will be able to work safely and effectively on dysfunctional tissue in a range of context, to include, pre-event, post event, intra-event and for maintenance purposes.
The structure of the qualification is comprised of 5 units which are all mandatory.
- Anatomy and physiology for sports massage
- Principles of health and fitness
- Understand the principles of soft tissue dysfunction
- Professional practice in sports massage
- Sports massage treatments
What could this qualification lead to?
Learners who complete this qualification will be able to gain employment and obtain
insurance to work as a sports massage therapist.
Progression
- VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Sports massage therapy
- VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Gym-based exercise)
- Level 3 Certificate in Pilates instructor
Assessment
This qualification will be delivered, assessed and assured in line with the:
- CNHC code of conduct, ethics and performance
- Skills for Health's QCF assessment principles
- VTCT assessment guidance and evidence requirements
Support
- Skills for Health
- General council for massage therapy
- CHNC
Course fee £1,700
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''Being a massage therapist has transformed my life, Providing a fulfilling career that brings joy and stability to me as helping my clients is the most rewarding job that I could ever imagine plus I can work my time around my family.''
Paweena, Principle
