Sport - Part-time Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy

Heart of Yorkshire Education Group

Margaret Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2DH

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Level 4

Available start dates

Friday, 01 September 2023

One evening per week (Thursday) from 6-9pm for 12 weeks including 2 weekends.

Wakefield College

12 Week(s)

Part time

Evening

These fees relate to 2022/23 Tuition Fee TBC If you are aged between 19 to 23 and you have not already achieved a full level 3 (or above) qualification, then your course may be free. If you are aged over 19 and have achieved a full level 3 qualification or are aged over 24 you are probably eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan from the government to cover your tuition fees. For more detailed information on financial support please contact the Financial Support Team on 01924 789304. You can also get more details by going to: https://www.gov.uk/advanced-learning-loans/overview.

Course Summary

The VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy course will prepare you specifically for working in the sports massage dealing with injured clients.

This qualification will give you the opportunity to develop the necessary skills, knowledge and understanding to work with clients who have had recent non-acute injuries and preexisting conditions.

You will develop your massage techniques gained at Level 3 further; in areas such as soft tissue release, connective tissue, corrective frictions, trigger points and muscle energy techniques. You will also gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology that will aid your development as a massage practitioner.

Course Details

You will study a range of modules including:

Conducting subjective and objective assessment

Provide sports massage techniques to prevent and manage injury

Treatment modalities to support soft tissue repair

How will it be delivered and assessed?

The course will be assessed in the following ways:

Portfolio of evidence

Practical assessments

Entry requirements

You must have completed the Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy or equivalent.

Your next steps...

Career Opportunities: Once completed you will be able to gain employment as a sports massage therapist providing a range of advanced sports massage techniques for recent non acute injuries and for pre-existing conditions. This may be with a professional sports club, private health clubs and leisure centres and/or self employed.

Additional information

https://courses.wakefield.ac.uk/PSWebEnrolment/webenrolment.aspx?page=~/webcontrols/coursedisplay.ascx&CourseInformationID=4643

To book please visit: https://www.wakefield.ac.uk/study-with-us/how-to-apply

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