Launch your career in manual therapy with this innovative and hands-on course
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Whether you're planning on working on a self-employed basis for a health club or sports team, there's never a shortage of opportunities for skilled massage therapists.
Discover proven and effective massage therapy skills and techniques and learn how to treat injuries, promote recovery and improve performance with our Level Diploma in Sports Massage course.
The role of a sports massage therapist is an all-encompassing one and can be as much about preventing injuries as it is about treating them. Aside from being hands on with the therapy, you’ll need to screen and assess clients, aid recovery and support clients with the emotional side of injury and pain.
Sports massage isn’t solely reserved for elite athletes and sportspeople, although it can be incredibly effective for these groups. The massage techniques taught on this course can be adapted for everyone, from occasional gym goers to office workers.
Whether you want to work in a health club, physiotherapy clinic, spa, cruise ship, or at sporting events, you’ll have no shortage of opportunities once you are qualified. Many of our graduates have also gone on to start their own massage businesses, opening their own clinics, working from home, and even treating clients in their own home on a mobile basis. You really can take this qualification anywhere.
Our sports massage course is certificated by YMCA Awards and is fully endorsed by the Sports Therapy Association (STA). Currently, we deliver in London, Manchester, Birmingham and Cardiff, with more venues across the UK to be announced very soon.
There are no formal entry requirements or prerequisites for this sports massage course. However, we do recommend that prior to attending the practical part of the course you try a few massage treatments as a client so that you develop a greater appreciation for the practice and the role.
Sports massage is an inherently hands-on discipline so it’s only right that the course reflects that. The skills and knowledge you’ll gain during your journey will empower you to achieve great success and truly impact the lives of your clients. Here’s a brief overview of what you’ll encounter during your studies:
Different aspects of the course utilise different assessment methods. Your knowledge and understanding of anatomy, physiology and sports massage will be assessed through online workbooks and exams. Your ability to deliver effective massage treatments will be assessed practically by your course tutor. A summary of the assessments is provided below:
Our Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy has been specifically designed and developed to help you to become the best sports massage therapist you can be. Combining supported home-study with intensive practical face-to-face training, you’ll receive only the highest quality of learning support, delivery and materials. These include:
You can watch these lectures whenever and wherever you want throughout your studies.
Our high-quality and visually engaging manuals help to take the strain out of learning complex subjects.
Our team of dedicated support tutors are always on hand to help guide you as you need them.
Our week-by-week guide will show you what to study, what to do, and how to best prepare for your course.
Our team of highly experienced sports massage tutors will show you how to succeed as a therapist.
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