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

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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 Manchester. Classes run at White Rose School of Beauty Manchester, during the day with flexible study options. Funding options are available and will be discussed at interview, so fees may or may not apply depending on your circumstances. Entry is by skills test and interview. Over 60 hours, you'll develop the practical and theoretical knowledge needed to work as a sports massage therapist. You'll study massage techniques, anatomy, and client assessment, working to national occupational standards for massage. This is a VTCT Level 3 sports massage therapy qualification.

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 sports massage techniques used before, during, and after physical activity.
  • You'll study anatomy and physiology relevant to soft tissue and musculoskeletal health.
  • You'll develop client consultation and assessment skills.
  • You'll learn how to identify contraindications and adapt treatment plans accordingly.
  • You'll practise safe and professional working practices in a treatment setting.
  • You'll understand the principles behind remedial and sports massage therapy.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions combining practical massage technique practice with underpinning theory. Assessment follows national occupational standards CNH1, CNH7, and CNH20. You'll be assessed through practical observations, written assignments, and knowledge tests. Entry onto the course requires a skills test and interview to confirm you're working at the right level.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. White Rose School of Beauty Manchester 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.
  • Holistic therapist. Offer a range of complementary therapies alongside massage.
  • Beauty therapist. Combine massage with other body and skin treatments.
  • Massage therapist. Work in spas, salons, or as a self-employed practitioner.
  • Fitness centre therapist. Support recovery and wellbeing in a gym or leisure setting.
  • Mobile massage therapist. Build a self-employed client base working from home or on location.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Diploma in Sports Massage. Deepen your clinical knowledge and work with more complex soft tissue conditions.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Massage or Aromatherapy. Broaden your therapy offering with complementary modalities.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training. If you want to teach massage therapy in the future, this is the standard teaching qualification.
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