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Level 4 Sports Massage Therapy Course in London

CostFREE
Duration6 weeks
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyACTIVEIQ awarding body
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About this course

Level 4 Sports Massage Therapy Course in London. Classes run at Focus Fitness UK, part-time during the day, over 6 weeks. It's free for some learners, and fees may apply for others. You'll need a Level 3 qualification in Sports Massage Therapy, or relevant professional experience, to join. The course builds in-depth knowledge and hands-on skills to treat clients with dysfunctional tissue, working safely within the scope of sports massage practice. It covers assessment, treatment planning, and massage techniques across a range of client presentations.

Who this course is for

To provide learners with in-depth knowledge and skills to provide sports massage therapy to a range of clients who have dysfunctional tissue, without acute/post acute injuries or underlying pathological conditions.

Entry requirements

Level 3 qualification in Sport Massage Therapy or relevant professional experience.

What you will learn

  • You'll assess clients with dysfunctional soft tissue to plan appropriate treatment.
  • You'll apply advanced sports massage techniques to a range of client presentations.
  • You'll work safely within the boundaries of sports massage practice, excluding acute injuries and pathological conditions.
  • You'll develop your understanding of anatomy and physiology as it applies to sports massage therapy.
  • You'll build skills in client consultation, treatment records, and aftercare advice.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based and part-time during the day at Focus Fitness UK. Learning combines theory sessions with practical hands-on practice. You'll be assessed on your practical massage skills and your knowledge of client assessment and treatment. The provider offers unlimited extra support sessions and unlimited test retakes, so you can work through assessments at a pace that suits you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Focus Fitness UK will confirm anything else you need before you start. The £100 admin fee covers a Level 4 manual, welcome pack, bag, gym access, and 20 mini CPDs.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports massage therapist. Work with athletes and active clients in clinics or gyms.
  • Soft tissue therapist. Treat muscular dysfunction in a clinical or private setting.
  • Massage therapist. Offer sports and remedial massage in a salon or wellness centre.
  • Holistic therapist. Combine sports massage with other complementary therapies.
  • Fitness centre therapist. Provide massage services within a gym or leisure facility.
  • Self-employed massage practitioner. Build your own client base and set your own hours.

What you could study next

A Level 5 Diploma in Sports and Remedial Massage Therapy would deepen your clinical skills and open doors to more complex client work. You could also look at a Level 4 or 5 qualification in Soft Tissue Therapy or Musculoskeletal Therapy. If you want to work in a regulated healthcare setting, a degree in physiotherapy or sports rehabilitation is the route to explore.

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