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Level 3 Sports Massage Therapy Course in Harrogate

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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 Harrogate. Classes run at White Rose School of Beauty Harrogate, daytime, with flexible attendance over 60 hours. Various funding options are available and will be discussed at interview, so fees may or may not apply depending on your circumstances. This sports massage therapy qualification covers the national occupational standards for massage, giving you the practical and theoretical grounding to work with clients in sport and wellness settings. 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 pre-event, post-event, and maintenance massage techniques.
  • You'll practise client consultation and health screening procedures.
  • You'll understand contraindications and how to adapt treatment safely.
  • You'll apply soft tissue massage methods to support recovery and performance.
  • You'll build knowledge of the national occupational standards CNH1, CNH7, and CNH20.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom setting at the centre, combining practical hands-on massage sessions with underpinning theory. Assessment includes practical demonstrations of massage techniques 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 begin.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. White Rose School of Beauty Harrogate 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 soft tissue treatments in a salon or spa setting.
  • Holistic therapist. Combine sports massage with complementary therapies.
  • Beauty therapist. Work in a salon offering a range of body treatments.
  • Fitness centre therapist. Support members' recovery and injury prevention.
  • Self-employed massage practitioner. Build your own client base and set your hours.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Massage Therapy for Sports. Deepens your clinical knowledge and is recognised for higher-level sports therapy roles.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Massage (VTCT). Broadens your treatment range to include Swedish and holistic massage.
  • Level 4 Diploma in Sports Therapy. A step toward more advanced assessment and rehabilitation work with sports clients.
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