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Level 3 Sports Massage Therapy Course in Leeds – The White Rose School of Beauty Leeds

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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 Leeds. Classes run at The White Rose School of Beauty Leeds, daytime, with flexible study to fit around your schedule. Various funding options are available and will be discussed at interview, so fees may or may not apply depending on your circumstances. Entry is by a skills test and interview. Over 60 hours, you'll develop the techniques and knowledge needed to assess and treat soft tissue injuries and support athletic performance. The course is built on 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 sports massage techniques including effleurage, petrissage, and frictions
  • You'll understand anatomy and physiology as it applies to sport and exercise
  • You'll learn how to plan and adapt treatments for different clients
  • You'll practise safe and professional working practices in a therapy setting
  • You'll develop knowledge of injury prevention and post-event recovery

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the centre, combining practical hands-on massage practice with underpinning knowledge work. Assessment includes practical demonstrations of massage techniques, written or oral knowledge assessments, and client case studies. Entry onto the course requires a skills test and interview before you begin.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports massage therapist. Work with athletes and active clients on soft tissue treatment
  • Massage therapist. Offer a range of massage treatments in a salon or clinic
  • Holistic therapist. Combine massage with other complementary therapies
  • Beauty therapist. Work in a salon offering massage and 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

A Level 3 Sports Massage Therapy Qualification is a strong foundation for further study in complementary and sports therapies. You could progress to a Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy for more advanced clinical skills. A Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Holistic Massage or Complementary Therapies would broaden your treatment range. If you want to work in a clinical or rehabilitation setting, a degree in Sports Therapy or Physiotherapy is the next step.

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