This course has been designed for practitioners currently working in sport and active leisure, including osteopaths, physiotherapists, sports therapists and massage therapists. The purpose of this specialist qualification is to enrich practitioners' understanding of advanced anatomical, physiological and pathological principles relevant to the application of sports massage. It will provide learners with advanced palpation skills and those needed to analyse posture and range of movement.
It will also provide practitioners with a range of advanced skills and massage techniques to prevent and manage injury in sport and active leisure. Practitioners will learn to critically evaluate massage strategies and methods to inform on future treatments.
The ITEC Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy is comprised of two mandatory units. The learner will study the theory and practice of advanced sports massage therapy to include the two mandatory units. The underpinning knowledge and skills required to successfully perform these treatments is also required. The units are practical anatomy and physiology for sports massage which is assessed by a multiple choice question paper, an assignment and five case studies and applying massage methods to prevent and manage injury, which is assessed by evidence of 100 hours of practical treatment, a written exam and a practical exam.
Learners will benefit from:
This course has been designed for practitioners currently working in sport and active leisure, including osteopaths, physiotherapists, sports therapists and massage therapists. The purpose of this specialist qualification is to enrich practitioners' understanding of advanced anatomical, physiological and pathological principles relevant to the application of sports massage. It will provide learners with advanced palpation skills and those needed to analyse posture and range of movement.
It will also provide practitioners with a range of advanced skills and massage techniques to prevent and manage injury in sport and active leisure. Practitioners will learn to critically evaluate massage strategies and methods to inform on future treatments.
The ITEC Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy is comprised of two mandatory units. The learner will study the theory and practice of advanced sports massage therapy to include the two mandatory units. The underpinning knowledge and skills required to successfully perform these treatments is also required. The units are practical anatomy and physiology for sports massage which is assessed by a multiple choice question paper, an assignment and five case studies and applying massage methods to prevent and manage injury, which is assessed by evidence of 100 hours of practical treatment, a written exam and a practical exam.
Learners will benefit from:
Once candidates have achieved the ITEC Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy they may progress on to other ITEC or equivalent qualifications at Level 4 or 5, for example:
This certificate enables Graduates to conduct Level 4 sports massage therapy in sports and active leisure industry - gym, health clubs, sporting facilities or spas.
Sports Massage Certificate Level 3 or equivalent.
The course fee is £811.00* per year of study.
For more information regarding course fees, please read our 'Fees and Funding' page.
*Fees are subject to review annually. The fees for existing students may be increased annually in line with the Retail Price Index.