Details
The course is specifically designed to help you become a fully qualified sports massage therapist. In terms of content, it covers a wide range of topics including: planning, providing and evaluating sports massage treatment.
Both the theory and practical elements of the course are delivered in an engaging and highly interactive way.
The following is an overview of the topics you’ll encounter on course:
- Anatomy and physiology for sports massage
- Principles of health and fitness
- Professional practice in sports massage
- Understanding the principles of soft tissue dysfunction
- Creating, delivering and evaluating effective sports massage treatments
The sports massage course is designed to assess you in a range of practical and theoretical ways. Throughout the learning journey, you’ll receive unlimited supported from our dedicated team of Learner Support Tutors.
To qualify as a sports massage therapist, you’ll be required to complete:
- Multiple choice theory exams including Level 3 Anatomy and Physiology
- Worksheets – including professional practical in sports massage and the principles of soft tissue dysfunction
- Practical assessments – with a real client you’ll be observed performing a client assessment, applying appropriate sports massage treatments and evaluating the treatment delivered.
To enrol on this course you’ll ideally possess a Level 2 Fitness Instructor qualification in the context of Exercise to music or Gym.
Above all else you’ll be committed to helping clients of all ages and backgrounds improve function, prevent injury and alleviate pain.
