Level 4 Certificate in Postural Assessment and Corrective Exercise

Ofqual Accreditation Number 603/3599/3
CIMPSA ENDORSED

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

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

Additionally, learners may chose to pursue other qualifications:

Learners must hold one of the following (or equivalent):

L3 Diploma in Personal Training
L3 Certificate in Personal Training
L3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork
L4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy
L4 Strength and Conditioning
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.

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
Sports Massage Therapists
Strength and Conditioning Coaches

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

This qualification comprises of 3 mandatory units:

Unit 1 – Anatomy and physiology for human movement J/617/2169
Unit 2 – Assessing client posture and identifying specific joint movement and dysfunctionA/617/2170
Unit 3 – Developing corrective exercise strategies for managing posture and movement dysfunctionF/617/2171

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