The Active IQ Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy qualification provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to be able to treat and/or seek to correct common patterns of dysfunction and suitable pre-diagnosed injuries.
•Applying neuromuscular and soft tissue mobilisation techniques
•Conducting an objective physical assessment
•Prescribing corrective exercise to support the treatment of common injuries/soft tissue dysfunction
This course will start again on 27 February 2019 and will be delivered on Wednesdays from 5.30pm until 9.00pm and two Sundays from 9.00am until 5.00pm and will run for 8 weeks.
You will be assessed by:
•Multiple choice question paper
•Worksheets
•Practical demonstration/assignment
•Coursework/portfolio of evidence
Studying Sport at Barnsley College will enable you to develop skills for a range of careers such as: Performance Analyst, Fitness Instructor, Health and Wellness Advisor, Sports Coach, Personal Trainer, Leisure Centre Manager.
You will also benefit from inspiring talks, workshops and masterclasses from guest speakers.
We have a range of Sports Academies for talented athletes who are coached by current and former professional athletes.
You will work with skilled tutors with years of first-hand experience, you’ll learn the skills, techniques and theory used by current athletes and coaches.
You can study Sport in Barnsley up to Level 6 by progressing to a degree at University Campus Barnsley which means that there is something on offer for those who are just starting their career as well as those who are looking to specialize.
Jobs you could do
What you could study next
With a Level 4 sports massage therapy qualification, you could progress to a Level 5 or degree-level qualification in sports therapy, physiotherapy, or a related health science. Some practitioners go on to study sports rehabilitation or osteopathy. Membership of a professional body such as the Sports Massage Association may also be open to you at this level, supporting self-employment or clinic work.
