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Active IQ Level 3 & Level 4 Sports Massage Therapy Package (Payment Plan) – Old

£400 non-refundable deposit with 7 monthly installments of £371.42

The Sports Massage Therapy Package combines all the qualifications you need to work successfully as a sports massage therapist, including both the Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy and the Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy.

This qualification package will provide the student with the knowledge skills and abilities for advanced client assessments, enhanced massage practice and more detailed post massage advice.

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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

 

 

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

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 

 

 

 

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:
  1. Maintenance massage in a clinical environment
  2. Pre-event massage in a non-clinical environment
  3. 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

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

This qualification provides progression on to further specialist training in sports massage and routes into fitness instructing.