YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy
Details
A Level 3 sports massage therapist’s role includes planning, providing and evaluating sports massage treatments. Treatments can be carried out for pre-, post- and inter-event, maintenance and restorative purposes, using a range of basic massage techniques.
Scope of practice is restricted to working on dysfunctional tissue and excludes working on recent acute injuries or pre-existing conditions.
During the course, you will cover;
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Anatomy and physiology for sports massage
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Principles of health and fitness
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Professional practice in sports massage
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The principles of soft tissue dysfunction
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Fundamentals of sports massage treatments
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Assessment and screening of clients for sports massage treatments
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Formulation of massage strategies in accordance with clients requirements and expectations
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Application of fundamental sports massage techniques
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Evaluation of sports massage treatments
Entry Requirement: None
MANDATORY UNITS
Unit 1 - Anatomy & Physiology for Sports Massage - assessed via completion of a written workbook and multiple choice exam
Unit 2 - Principles of Health and Fitness - assessed via a worksheet and short answer questions
Unit 3 - Professional Practice in Sports Massage - assessed via a worksheet and short answer questions
Unit 4 - Understand the Principles of Soft Tissue Dysfunction - assessed via a worksheet
Unit 5 - Sports Massage Treatments - assessed via a worksheet, short answer questions and x3 observations.
