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
- 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
- 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
Face to face course: Tuition will included both online learning content plus 8 mornings or evenings, plus a 2 day workshop
Online course: Tuition will be complete all via online learning plus a 2 day workshop
You theory units will be completed via online learning content along with weekly livestream class days via ZOOM.
Completing the course face to face: Your practical tuition will all take place in the classroom.
Completing the course online: Your practical tuition taking place through online coaching. You will then complete a 2 day workshop to ensure you are fully prepared for your practical assessment.
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
5-6 months:
Face to face: 8 weekly lessons plus one weekend. Theory delivered via online learning
Online: Theory and practical delivered via online learning plus one weekend workshop
Next course dates:
Face to face:
Donegal: Starting Sept 26th (Every Monday morning from 9.30am-1.30pm X 8 weeks plus one weekend December 10th & 11th)
Cork: Starting October 5th (Every Wednesday night from 5.30pm-9.30pm X8 weeks plus one weekend December 3rd & 4th)
Online courses: Weekly livestreams running on Mondays @ 7.30pm
Donegal 2 day workshop: December 10th & 11th
Cork 2 day workshop: December 3rd & 4th
LOCATION
Donegal: Ballybofey
Cork: Macroom
and via ONLINE learning
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