Description
Candidates will learn:
Level 3 Sports Massage Therapy
- Anatomy & physiology required to be able to apply sports massage
- How to carry out a range of assessments
- How to collect information relating to the client’s current condition and status (including the identification of conditions that would be inappropriate for treatment by someone at this level)
- How to distinguish between acute injury and soft tissue dysfunction.
- How to recognise when to defer treatment or when to refer to a more qualified massage or healthcare professional
- How to select appropriate massage techniques for a range of clients
- How to apply sports massage techniques safely and effectively, understanding the potential effects.
Level 4 Sports Massage Therapy
- The clinical procedures for client assessment and treatment planning
- How to conduct objective physical assessments
- Neuromuscular and soft tissue mobilisation techniques used in sports massage
- How to apply effective neuromuscular and soft tissue mobilisation techniques
- How to utilise soft tissue techniques appropriate to specific clients
- Treat modalities to support soft tissue repair.
Resources
Level 3 Sports Massage Therapy
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- 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
Active IQ has advised that candidates would require a laptop or computer to access your e-Learning account as an iPad or mobile phone would not have the full capability to perform all the functions within the e-Learning.
Level 4 Sports Massage Therapy
Manual -Candidates will receive a Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage manual when booking and be asked to read through specific sections to prepare for the course.
To bring with you to the course
- 2 x pillows, 2 large towels and two small towels, optional bolsters
- Waterproof pillowcases
- Shorts and a vest top
- Sports Massage manual, notepaper and pen
- Packed lunch, plenty of water and snacks
Delivery
Level 3 Sports Massage Therapy
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
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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
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| 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
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Level 4 Sports Massage Therapy
The Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage course is delivered face-to-face at a venue. There is an element of home study before the course. This course is delivered in a small group from 9 am – 5 pm each delivery day.
Below is a brief structure and requirements of the course:
| Revision prior to the course
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You will receive an Active IQ course manual when booking. You are required to prepare for the course by revising the below:
· Read through pages 6-18 of your course manual.
· Familiarise yourself with the remainder of the manual. |
| Day 1 |
Introduction
Ankle, knee, Hip, Pelvis – Lecture and practical workshops
Injury and dysfunction – of all above joints
Summative observation – palpation: all above joints
Special tests practical workshop for all above joints |
| Day 2 |
Recap over Day 1
Spine, Shoulder, Elbow, wrist and hand – Lecture and practical workshops
Injury and dysfunction –of all above joints
Summative observation – palpation: all above joints
Special tests practical workshop for all above joints |
| Day 3 |
Recap over Day 2
Supporting repair – practical workshop
Client information and treatment planning
Devising sports massage treatments |
| Day 4 |
Recap over Day 3
Techniques – practical workshops
Critical evaluation- practical workshop
Modular summative observation of techniques
Critical evaluation of each technique |
| Day 5 |
Recap over Day 4
Summative assessments – client assessment: Ankle or knee, Hip, Spine, Shoulder.
Critical evaluation of treatment of all assessments |
| Day 6 |
Recap over Day 5
Summative assessments – client assessment: Elbow or wrist
Critical evaluation of treatment
Provide sports massage techniques to prevent and manage injury |
| Submission date |
You will be given submission dates for each assignment, normally throughout the course. The final assignment to design an informational resource (eg, Leaflet, web page, article) must be submitted 2 weeks after Day 6 of the course. |
Course Dates
Level 3 Sports Massage Therapy
MT010 – Aberdeen
Online Day: 20th of January 2024
Day 2 & 3: 17th and 18th of February 2024
Day 4 & 5: 16th and 17th of March 2024
MT011 – Perth
Online Day: 21st of July 2024
Day 2 & 3: 17th and 18th of August 2024
Day 4 & 5: 14th and 15th of September 2024
Level 4 Sports Massage Therapy
MTL4001 – Perth
Day 1 & 2: 30th and 31st of March 2024
Day 3 & 4: 27th and 28th of April 2024
Day 5 & 6: 22nd and 23rd of June 2024
MTL4002 – Aberdeen
Day 1 & 2: 28th and 29th of September 2024
Day 3 & 4: 2nd and 3rd of November 2024
Day 5 & 6: 14th and 15th of December 2024
Assessments
Level 3 Sports Massage Therapy
- 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
Level 4 Sports Massage Therapy
Throughout the course you will complete practical assessments and be set homework to complete worksheet questions and an assignment. Please see below:
Practical assessments
Palpation – Ankle foot, knee, hip, spine, shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand
Client assessment – ankle or knee, hip, spine, shoulder, elbow or wrist
Modular summative observation – techniques on 5 clients
Written assessments
Evaluations of each practical assessment
Worksheet – Conducting subjective and objective assessment
Worksheet – Posture, injuries and dysfunction
Worksheet – Treatment modalities to support soft tissue repair
Assignment – Designing an informal resource ie leaflet on soft tissue
Progression Routes
This qualification provides progression on to further specialist training in sports massage and routes into fitness instructing.
