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Level 3 Sports Massage Therapy Course in Barnsley

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Duration60 hours
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. The White Rose School of Beauty and Complementary Therapies lists a fee of £2,225 if you're not eligible. Contact The White Rose School of Beauty and Complementary Therapies for more info.

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About this course

Level 3 Sports Massage Therapy Course in Barnsley. Classes run at The White Rose School of Beauty Barnsley, daytime with flexible attendance. Funding options are available and will be discussed at interview, so fees may or may not apply depending on your circumstances. Entry is subject to a skills test and interview. Over 60 hours, you'll develop the practical and theoretical knowledge needed to assess and treat soft tissue injuries, support athletic performance, and work safely with clients. The course covers national occupational standards for massage.

Who this course is for

This qualification has been specifically designed for the 16-19 and 19 plus age group and is based on the national occupational standards for massage, namely CNH1, CNH7 and CNH20.

Entry requirements

Entry onto this qualification is subject to a successful skills test and interview.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to assess clients and identify soft tissue conditions
  • You'll develop hands-on sports massage techniques for pre-, post-, and inter-event treatment
  • You'll study anatomy and physiology relevant to sports and remedial massage
  • You'll learn how to plan and adapt treatment programmes for individual clients
  • You'll understand health and safety, contraindications, and professional practice
  • You'll develop client consultation and record-keeping skills

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom and practical treatment room at the centre. You'll be assessed through a combination of practical observations, written assignments, and client case studies. Assessment is based on the national occupational standards CNH1, CNH7, and CNH20. Your skills test at entry helps confirm you're ready for the programme.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The White Rose School of Beauty Barnsley will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports massage therapist. Work with athletes and active clients in clinics or gyms.
  • Remedial massage therapist. Treat soft tissue injuries in a clinical or private setting.
  • Holistic therapist. Offer massage alongside other complementary therapies.
  • Beauty therapist. Add sports massage to a broader treatment menu.
  • Gym or leisure centre therapist. Provide massage services within a fitness facility.
  • Self-employed massage practitioner. Build a mobile or home-based client base.

What you could study next

A Level 3 sports massage therapy qualification can open the door to further study in complementary and alternative therapies. You could progress to a Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage, which covers advanced assessment and treatment techniques. Some practitioners go on to study physiotherapy or osteopathy at degree level. A VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Massage or an anatomy and physiology qualification can also broaden your treatment range and employability.

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