Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy

//Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy

Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy

£999.00

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VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy (QFC):

£1299 – 15 Day Course (Plus Assessment Day)

Who is this qualification for?
The VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy (QFC) is a technical level qualification aimed at developing the knowledge, understanding and technical skills needed for a career as a sports massage therapist, either employed or self-employed.

This qualification was developed collaboratively with the following organisations; Active IQ, Central YMCA Qualifications, CIBTAC, ITEC and VTCT, with input from the industry through the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) and the General Council for Massage Therapies (GCMT).

What does this qualification cover?
The content of this qualification is comprised of all the required elements needed to work effectively and efficiently as a sports massage therapist. This includes anatomy and physiology, professional practice, an understanding of the principles of health and fitness and how to provide sports massage treatments. The level 3 sports massage therapist will be able to work safely and effectively on dysfunctional tissue in a range of context, to include; pre-event, post-event, intra-event and for maintenance purposes.

The structure of the qualification is comprised of 5 units which are all mandatory.
– Anatomy and physiology for sports massage
– Principles of health and fitness
– Understand the principles of soft tissue dysfunction
– Professional practice in sports massage
– Sports massage treatments

What could this qualification lead to?
Learners who complete this qualification will be able to gain employment and obtain insurance to work as a sports massage therapist.

Progression
– VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy (QCF)
– VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Gym-Based Exercise)

Assessment
This qualification will be delivered, assessed and assure in line with the:
– CNHC code of conduct, ethics and performance
– Skills for Health’s QFC assessment principles
– VTCT assessment guidance and evidence requirements

Support
– Skills for Health
– General Council for Massage Therapy
– CHNC

Qualification Structure

Mandatory – from this group you’ll need to cover a minimum of 5 units and earn a minimum of 37 credits.

Unit Code Unit Title Level Credits
USP41 Anatomy and Physiology for Sports Massage 3 10
USP42 Principles of Health and Fitness 2 3
USP43 Understand the Principles of Soft Tissue Dysfunction 3 3
USP44 Professional Practice in Sports Massage 3 5
USP45 Sports Massage Treatments 3 16

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