Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy (Payment Plan)
£200.00 / month and a £100.00 sign-up fee
£100 non-refundable deposit with 7 payments of £200Â
The aim of the Active IQ L3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy is to provide the learners with a combination of knowledge and skills to be recognised as a qualified sports massage therapist. The qualification will provide learners with both the skills and knowledge to be able to apply sports massage therapy to a range of clients who have dysfunctional tissue who have no acute/post acute injuries or underlying pathological conditions.
Applications for all courses close at 12 pm on the Monday before the course commences, unless the course is full prior to this.
Manual -Candidates will receive a Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage manual when booking and be asked to read through specific sections and utilise e-learning below to help with revision.
E-learning-Â is included in the cost of the course. It is designed to offer a different learning style from the manual as some of our candidates prefer visual and interactive learning as they struggle to study from the book alone. Within the e-learning resource it will cover:
Anatomy and physiology for sports massage
Principles of health and fitness
Understanding the principles of soft tissue dysfunction
Professional practice in sports massage
Sports massage treatments
Delivery
The Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage course is delivered via Blended learning, there is an element of home study, online face to face delivery and practical days. This course is delivered from 9 am – 5 pm either on a one-to-one basis (tutor and candidate), or as a small group. Where the course is delivered in a one-to-one basis the candidate will need to bring along a client to the practical days.
Home study prior to the course
Completion of the E- Learning of all the below areas:
o Anatomy and physiology for sports massage
o Principles of health and fitness
o Understanding the principles of soft tissue dysfunction
o Professional practice in sports massage
o Sports massage treatments
Read through the Anatomy and Physiology section of the course manual.
Online Delivery
Day 1
Recapping over the following:
Skeletal system, Muscular system
Lymphatic system, Nervous system
Endocrine system, CV system
Respiratory system
Effects of Sports massage
Health and fitness, Healthy eating
Planes and axis of movement
Online Theory assessment
The theory assessment will be completed through a browser-based e-assessment platform, such as Google Chrome. This assessment date can be arranged to suit the candidate.
• Theory paper – Level 3 Anatomy and physiology of sports massage.
• Multiple choice – 50 questions (pass mark 35/50)
• Allocated time – 105 minutes
Practical Delivery
Day 2
Covid screening
How to set up for massage
Towel Management & Medians
Identify Major Muscle Groups
Origin & Insertions
Techniques of Massage
Practice Massage Techniques
Practical Delivery
Day 3
Sports Massage Context: Pre, Post & Maintenance
Palpation
Practice Massage Techniques
Subjective Assessment
Objective Assessment: Posture, active assessment
Client Record Card
Devising Treatment Strategies
Practice Pre/Post Massage
Practical Delivery
Day 4
Passive Stretching
Practice Subjective & Objective Assessment
Practice Massage Techniques
Practical Delivery and Practical Assessment
Day 5
Practice Massage Techniques
Go through assessment portfolio to make sure it’s completed
Practical Assessment: Pre, Post & Maintenance Massage
Course Dates
TBC
Assessment
Online Multiple-Choice Examination
Portfolio of Evidence – Worksheets and an assignment
Three Summative Observations:
Maintenance massage in a clinical environment
Pre-event massage in a non-clinical environment
Post-event massage in a non-clinical environment
Entry Requirements
Learners must be 16+ years of age.
As an element of communication is involved throughout this course, learners should have good basic skills in communication.
Accreditation
This qualification is recognised by the Complementary & Natural Care Council (CNHC) and the General Council for Massage Therapies.
This qualification is supported by the Sports Massage Association (SMA) and the General Council for Massage Therapies (GCMT)
Once qualified, a Sports Massage Therapist may be self-employed or an employed therapist in professional sporting arenas, gyms, private clinics, existing businesses, and many other environments.
Progression Routes
On completion of the Diploma learners can progress on to the L4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy
eLearning
eLearning is designed to offer a different learning style from the manual as some of our learners prefer visual and interactive learning as they struggle to study from the book alone.
The content within the eLearning is not different to the content within your manual, the eLearning, however, is laid out to break down each unit within the qualification and quiz yourself to let yourself know if you are getting the answers correct.
Active IQ has advised that you would require a laptop or computer to access your eLearning account as an iPad or mobile phone would not have the full capability to perform all the functions within the eLearning. Please be aware eLearning is not a mandatory learning tool.
Yet again another course well delivered by Fitness Training Scotland. Tutor was outstanding, very patient and firm when required. Really enjoyed the course and furthering my skills. Look forward to further courses in the future.
Lee – Clydebank November 2018
Excellent course – ready to go out and get practical hands on experience.
