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Sport, Physical Activity and Exercise Science

Level 3 Technical Specialist in Sports Massage Therapy (Diploma)

This course is ideal for those learners wanting to pursue a career as a sports massage therapist.

The qualification supports practitioners to work with clients who have dysfunctional tissue, but do not have acute, post-acute injuries or underlying pathological conditions.

On completion of this course, learners will understand how to apply anatomy and physiology to sports massage, the principles of soft tissue dysfunction, techniques for specific clients and the legal obligation and requirements for professional practice.

Learners will also be able to demonstrate how to carry out a range of subjective and objective assessments, construct specific sports massage treatment plans and apply a range of sports massage techniques.

What You’ll Learn

Course Structure

Units you will study include:

  • Anatomy and physiology for sports massage therapy
  • Professional practice in sports massage therapy
  • Understand the principles of soft tissue dysfunction, injury and repair
  • Client consultation, assessment and treatment planning for sports massage therapy
  • Sports massage therapy treatment, aftercare, and remedial exercise.
How You're Assessed

Assessment Methods

Work booklet

Observations

Case studies

Open book multiple choice exam

Career Destinations

Where This Course Takes You

Fitness and Wellbeing Instructors

Up to £36,124
/year

Fitness and wellbeing instructors deliver training in a range of fitness activities, including weight training, yoga, Pilates, personal training and other forms of exercise at private health and fitness centres, […]

Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials

Up to £32,896
/year

Sports coaches, instructors and officials work with amateur and professional sportsmen and women to enhance performance, encourage greater participation in sport, supervise recreational activities such as canoeing and mountaineering, and […]

Sports Players

Up to £36,124
/year

Professional sportsmen and women train and compete, either individually or as part of a team, in their chosen sport for financial gain.

Sports and Leisure Assistants

Up to £31,350
/year

Sports and leisure assistants, provide and maintain facilities for sporting and recreational activities and supervise their use, maintain the continuity of entertainment and social events, offer odds and accept bets […]

Your progression pathway

Before this Level 2 or GCSEs
This course Level 3 Level 3 Technical Specialist in Sports Massage Therapy (Diploma)
James

James

Level 3 Sport Development and Coaching

Student Voice

“The staff in particular at North Lindsey were second to none. They instilled a positive mindset within me and pushed me towards greater things. They played a huge part with who I am today and have certainly contributed to where I am today, loving life in the military and on track to achieve my career goals.

Progression

Progression

Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy

Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Personal Training

Apprenticeship in Personal Training

Costs

Course Fees

UK

Pay in full £699.00or3-month payment plan:£233.00 deposit, 2 x monthly payments of £233.00

For Careers Advisers

Quick Reference Guide

Level

Level 3

Duration

16 Weeks

Study Mode

Part-Time, Short

Ready to Start Your Journey?

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Questions? Call 01724 281 111 or email customer.services.team@dncolleges.ac.uk