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Level 3 Sports Massage Therapy Course in Darlington

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Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyACTIVEIQ awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. £1,499 if you're not eligible for free funding. Contact Darlington College for more info.

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About this course

Level 3 Sports Massage Therapy Course in Darlington. Evening sports massage therapy classes run at Darlington College, part-time over 34 weeks. The course costs £1,499. Help with funding may be available, so it is worth calling the Student Services Team on 01325 503030 to find out what you could be eligible for. You'll develop the knowledge and hands-on skills to work with healthy adults in a sports massage setting. The course covers assessment, treatment techniques, and client communication at Level 3. You'll need to be physically able to perform massage and willing to take turns as both therapist and client.

Who this course is for

This course is for those who wish to further their careers in sports massage with healthy adults.

Entry requirements

There are no specific entry requirements. As there is an element of communication involved (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) learners should have basic skills in communication pitched at Level 3. Performing sports massage is a physical activity and learners will need to be fit enough to carry this out. Learners will also need to be prepared to act as a client as well as a therapist.

The qualification has been designed for those over 16 years old.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to assess clients and identify their treatment needs.
  • You'll develop hands-on sports massage techniques for healthy adults.
  • You'll study anatomy and physiology relevant to sports massage therapy.
  • You'll practise safe and effective treatment planning.
  • You'll build client communication skills, including discussing treatment and recording notes.
  • You'll learn how to adapt massage techniques to different clients and conditions.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in a classroom and practical setting at Darlington College. You'll learn through a mix of taught sessions, practical massage practice, and client work. Assessment includes practical demonstrations, written work, and verbal communication tasks. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out sports massage safely and effectively, as well as your underpinning knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and treatment planning.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Darlington College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports massage therapist. Work with athletes and active adults in clinics or gyms.
  • Massage therapist. Offer soft-tissue treatments in a salon or therapy centre.
  • Holistic therapist. Combine massage with other complementary therapies.
  • Beauty therapist. Work in a salon offering a range of body treatments.
  • Gym or leisure centre therapist. Support members with recovery and injury prevention.
  • Self-employed massage practitioner. Build your own client base and set your own hours.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage. Deepen your clinical knowledge and work with a wider range of clients, including those with injuries.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Anatomy and Physiology. Strengthen the underpinning science behind your practice.
  • Level 4 Diploma in Complementary Therapies. Broaden your skills into other therapy disciplines and increase your service offering.
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