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Level 3 Sports Massage Therapy Course in Sheffield

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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 Sheffield. Classes run at The White Rose School of Beauty Sheffield, during the day with flexible study options. Various funding options are available and will be discussed at interview, so costs depend on your circumstances. The course covers 60 hours of classroom-based training and is built around national occupational standards for massage. You'll develop the knowledge and hands-on skills to assess, treat, and support clients with sports-related muscle and soft tissue conditions. 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 skills in soft tissue assessment and treatment techniques
  • You'll practise pre- and post-event sports massage methods
  • You'll understand contraindications and how to adapt treatments safely
  • You'll learn how to consult with clients and record treatment plans
  • You'll apply remedial and deep tissue massage techniques
  • You'll develop professional practice skills for working with sports clients

How you will learn

Training is classroom-based at the centre. You'll learn through a combination of practical hands-on sessions and underpinning knowledge work. Assessment covers practical skills demonstrations and written or oral knowledge assessments. Entry onto the course requires a skills test and interview, which the centre uses to confirm you're working at the right level before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The White Rose School of Beauty Sheffield 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
  • Holistic therapist. Combine massage with other complementary therapies
  • Beauty therapist. Work across massage and body treatment services
  • 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 Therapy. Deepen your clinical knowledge and work with more complex conditions.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Massage. Broaden your treatment range into relaxation and wellbeing massage.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training. If you want to teach massage therapy in the future.
  • Anatomy and physiology qualifications at Level 3 can also strengthen your knowledge base for further therapy training.
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