Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy, £1400
This Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy will provide learners with the skills and knowledge to apply sports massage techniques to healthy patients with no diagnosed medical conditions or acute injuries.
Fees & Payment Options
There are two payment options;
In full: £1400
£350 deposit, followed by 3 monthly payments (£350, £350 + £350)
All fees include course materials and exam fees. All fees must be paid ahead of exam weekends.
Course Details
Level 3 is delivered over 6 weekends of face to face training (includes exams)
Training weekends take place every 3 weeks to allow for home study and practice
Workshops will include theory but are mainly practical based and run between 9.00am – 4.30pm on Saturdays & Sundays
You will be expected to do home study prior to and during the course as well as hands on practice alongside the teaching weekends. A minimum of 45 hours of home practice are required for logbook submission.
The aim of this course is to provide you with the skills and knowledge to apply sports massage techniques to health clients with no diagnosed medical conditions or acute injuries.
You will learn...
To understand the anatomy and physiology necessary to apply sports massage
To be able to carry out a range of assessments
To be able to collect information relating to the client's current condition and status (including the identification of conditions that would be inappropriate for treatment by someone at this level of qualification)
To be able to distinguish between acute injury and soft tissue dysfunction
To be able to recognise when to defer treatment or when to refer to a more qualified massage or healthcare professional
To be able to select appropriate massage techniques for a range of clients
To be able to apply sports massage techniques safely and effectively, understanding potential effects
Entry Requirements
There are no qualifications required to gain entry to this course
There is an element of communication involved (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) and learners should have basic skills in communication at a minimum.
Performing sports massage is a physical activity and learners will need to be fit enough to carry this out
All applicants for level 3 must be over 16 years old
Assessment
Learners will be assessed by:
A multiple-choice examination
A portfolio of evidence including an assignment
Practical demonstrations and assessments
Logbook submission of practical hours (45 hours)
Accreditation
This Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy is a nationally recognised and accredited qualification.
You will find it on the Register of Regulated Qualifications and it is worth 37 credits.
The qualification is also recognised by the Complementary and Natural Care Council (CNHC), and the General Council for Massage Therapies (GCMT).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course suitable for?
This qualification is suitable for those who wish to pursue or further a career in sports massage, providing sports massage therapy to a wide range of clients, inclusive of sports performers, athletes, and individuals suffering from day to day problems such as repetitive strain injury, sprains, tension, and fatigue.
Progression
The qualification will enable learners to work as a sports massage therapist in a variety of organisations, such as sports massage therapy and rehabilitation clinics, wellness clinics, spas, coaching facilities, fitness facilities, and sporting organisations. On completion of this Diploma learners can progress onto the Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy (QCF).