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
One case study.

There will be thorough guidance for all of the assessment criteria.

Course Format

The tuition will take place over (12 days).

Tuition will include both theory and practical, but will be heavily weighted toward practical techniques. Sports clients will be invited in from the local community for you to practice on under supervision. Your exam and first observation will take place within the allocated timeframe of the course. 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 within 3 months of completing the course.