Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy

Aim

To provide learners with the knowledge and skills to:

• Be able to provide sports massage therapy to a range of clients who have dysfunctional tissue, without acute/post acute injuries or underlying pathological conditions
• Be able to assess clients and construct a Sports Massage treatment plan
• Understand the principles of soft tissue dysfunction
• Understand how to determine the appropriate techniques for specific clients
• Apply a range of sports massage techniques and understand their effects on the body

Progression

Learners may wish to add to their portfolio of therapy skills by completing the following:

• Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy
• Level 4 Certificate in Postural Assessment and Corrective Exercise

Additionally,  learners may  chose to pursue other qualifications:

• Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym)
• Level 2 Award in Instructing Circuit Sessions
• Level 2 Award in Instructing Studio Cycling Sessions
• Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Aqua)
• Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Children)
• Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
• Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training and Gym Based Exercise
• Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga
• Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork
• Level 3 Award In Designing Exercise Programmes for Older Adults
• Level 3 Award in Designing Pre and Post Natal Exercise Programmes
• Level 3 Award In Designing Exercise Programmes for Disabled Clients 
• Level 3  Award in Instructing Outdoor Fitness
• Level 3 Nutrition for Sport and Exercise Performance
• Level 3 Award in Conditioning for Exercise and Sports Performance
• Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral
• Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy
• Level 4  Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy
• Level 4 Certificate in Postural Assessment and Corrective Exercise
• Level 4 Certificate in Advanced Personal Training

Entry Requirements

• There are no specific entry Requirements
• The course requires physical exertion, therefore a degree of physical fitness is necessary
• There is an element of communication involved and learners should have basic skills in communication pitched at Level 2.

Target Learners

• Adults (aged 16+) wishing to pursue a career in the health and fitness sector as a Sports Coach or Fitness Instructor
• Personal Trainers
• Yoga Teachers
• Pilates Teachers
• Exercise Referral Instructors

Please note that 16-18 year olds may need to be surpervised in the workplace once they have achieved the qualification.

Qualification Structure

This qualification comprises of  5 mandatory units:

• Unit 1 –   Anatomy and physiology for sports massage J/506/7220
• Unit 2 – Principles of health and fitness R/506/7222
• Unit 3 – Understand the principles of soft tissue dysfunction Y/506/7223
• Unit 4 – Professional practice in sports massage D/506/7224
• Unit 5 – Sports massage treatments T/506/7228

Successful completion of all five mandatory units is necessary to achieve  the full qualification.

Assessment

Worksheets, Externally Set Multiple choice question paper, Client Record card/ treatment plan, Interview and Three Summative Observed Treatment  Sessions, Self evaluation.