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Level 3 Sports Massage Therapy Course in Derby

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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 Derby. Classes run at The White Rose School of Beauty Derby, during the day on a flexible timetable. Various funding options are available and will be discussed at interview, so fees may apply depending on your circumstances. The course covers the theory and practical skills behind sports massage, including anatomy, physiology, and hands-on treatment techniques. It runs over 60 hours in total. Entry is by skills test and interview.

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 the anatomy and physiology relevant to sports massage therapy.
  • You'll develop hands-on massage techniques used before, during, and after physical activity.
  • You'll understand how to assess a client's needs and adapt your treatment accordingly.
  • You'll learn how to identify contraindications and work safely with clients.
  • You'll practise consultation and aftercare skills to support client wellbeing.
  • You'll build knowledge of the musculoskeletal system and how it responds to massage.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions combining theory and practical work. Assessment is based on the national occupational standards for massage, covering CNH1, CNH7, and CNH20. You'll be assessed on your practical technique, client consultations, and underpinning knowledge. Entry onto the course requires a skills test and interview, which the centre uses to confirm you're ready to start at Level 3.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The White Rose School of Beauty Derby 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.
  • Massage therapist. Offer a range of massage treatments in a salon or spa setting.
  • Holistic therapist. Combine massage with other complementary therapies.
  • Beauty therapist. Work in a salon offering body and massage treatments.
  • Fitness centre therapist. Support members' recovery and injury prevention.
  • Self-employed massage practitioner. Run your own mobile or clinic-based practice.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Diploma in Sports Massage. Deepens your clinical knowledge and prepares you for more complex client presentations.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Massage. Broadens your treatment range with complementary massage styles.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Anatomy and Physiology. Strengthens the underpinning science behind your practice.
  • ITEC or VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training. If you want to teach massage therapy in the future.
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