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.
Course Dates
Level 3 Sports Massage:
Clydebank
Course Code: MT3003
7th 8th 28th & 29th of March 18th 19th of April, 9th 10th 30th and 31st of May 2020.
Perth
Course Code: MT3004
4th 5th 25th and 26th of July, 15th & 16th of August 5th 6th 26th and 27th of September 2020
Level 4 Sports Massage:
Clydebank
Course Code: MT4001
10th, 11th & 31st of October, 1st 21st & 22nd of November, 12th 13th of December 2020. 9th and 10th of January 2021.
Assessments
Level 3 Sports Massage Therapy
- Multiple-Choice Examination
- Portfolio of Evidence
- Practical Demonstration/Assignment/Assessment
Level 4 Sports Massage Therapy
- Portfolio of Evidence
- Practical Demonstration/Assignment/Assessment
Accreditation
This qualification is recognised by the Complementary & Natural Care Council (CNHC) and the General Council for Massage Therapies.
This qualification is also CIMSPA Endorsed and supported by the Sports Massage Association (SMA) and the General Council for Massage Therapies (GCMT).
Progression Routes
These qualifications will enable learners to work as sports massage therapists in a variety of organisations, such as sports massage and rehabilitation clinics, complementary health clinics, spas, coaching facilities, health and fitness facilities and sporting organisations/clubs.
Funding
ITA Funding is accepted for this package.