L3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy
Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy
Within this qualification you will learn the skills and knowledge required to plan, provide and evaluate sports massage treatments for both sporting and non-sporting clients.
You will learn to treat individuals suffering from a wide range of conditions, such as muscle fatigue, lumbago/non- specific low back pain, and repetitive strain/overuse, non-acute type injuries
Entry requirements
There is no pre-requisite for this qualification, however, students will be over 16 and have the basic literacy and communication skills necessary for a level 3 qualification. Sports massage therapy can be a physically demanding occupation and candidates should have an appropriate level of physical fitness to embark on the course.
Qualification Units
This qualification comprises of five units:
- Anatomy and physiology for sports massage
- Principals of health and fitness
- Understand the principals of soft tissue dysfunction
- Professional practice in sports massage
- Sports massage treatments
Tuition for all units is included in the cost.
Assessment
In order to pass the course you must complete the following:
- A 70% pass rate in an Anatomy and Physiology exam
- Three observations: one in a clinical setting, one in an event setting and one in a non clinical setting
- Four assignments
There will be thorough guidance for all of the assessment criteria.
Course Format
Face to face course: Tuition will included both online learning content. Face to face learning will be delivered over 6 days (2 weekends – Fri, Sat & Sun)
You theory units will be completed via online learning content along with weekly livestream class via ZOOM. (Every Monday at 7.30pm)
Your practical tuition will all take place in the classroom.
Students will complete Anatomy & Physiology and The Principles of training as online modules. Face to face tuition will consist of all practical, and will prepare you for your practical assessment. During any face to face element you will practice on your peer students under supervision. In addition you will be expected to develop your skills by completing clients at home and attending sporting events. Your final practical assessment will be completed in the final day of the workshop
Qualification
VTCT L3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy
Course Duration
The timeframe of the course is dependent on how quickly you complete the online learning. The practical is delivered over 4 days (2 weekends)
Online courses: Weekly livestreams running on Mondays @ 7.30pm
New Workshop Dates:
💥Donegal: Starting February 3rd Online
Workshop dates: February 8th & 9th and April 5th & 6th
💥Dublin: Starting February 3rd Online
Workshop dates: February 15th &16th and March 29th & 30th
Fees
Face to Face course: €1974
Pay your deposit of €395 today to start your course
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