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Level 4 Sports Massage Therapy Course in Winchester

Cost£811.00
Duration28 weeks
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body

About this course

Level 4 Sports Massage Therapy Course in Winchester. Evening classes run at Peter Symonds College Stoney Lane Campus, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. You'll need to have completed a Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy, or an equivalent qualification, to enrol. The course runs over 28 weeks part-time and develops the knowledge and technical skills needed to work with clients who have recent non-acute injuries or pre-existing conditions, either employed or self-employed. This is a VTCT sports massage therapy qualification at Level 4.

Who this course is for

This is a technical qualification aimed at developing the knowledge, understanding and technical skills needed for a career as a Sports Massage Therapist, either employed or self-employed, working with recent non-acute injuries and/or pre-existing conditions. Applicants to this course should have completed a Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Sports Massage or equivalent qualification. This includes bridging courses from Complementary Therapy Massage/Swedish Massage courses.Students will study practical anatomy and physiology for sports massage and applying massage methods to prevent and manage injury. Learners will develop a range of advanced skills and massage techniques to prevent and manage injury in sport and develop the skills needed to critically evaluate their massage strategies and methods to inform future treatments. Graduates of this qualification will be able to gain employment as a Level 4 Sports Massage practitioner, providing a range of advanced sports massage techniques for recent non-acute injuries and for pre-existing conditions.

Entry requirements

Candidates should be over 16 years old and must have completed the Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy or equivalent to undertake this qualification. This includes bridging courses from Complementary Therapy Massage/Swedish Massage courses.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop advanced knowledge of anatomy and physiology relevant to sports massage.
  • You'll learn to assess and treat clients with recent non-acute injuries.
  • You'll build skills in working with clients who have pre-existing musculoskeletal conditions.
  • You'll practise a range of advanced sports massage techniques.
  • You'll understand the professional and ethical responsibilities of a sports massage therapist.
  • You'll learn how to plan and adapt treatment programmes for individual clients.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the college, combining theory with practical hands-on work. Assessment is through a mix of practical observations, written assignments, and knowledge assessments. You'll be assessed on your ability to apply techniques safely and effectively with clients.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Peter Symonds College Stoney Lane Campus 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 injury recovery.
  • Self-employed massage therapist. Run your own clinic or mobile practice.
  • Holistic therapist. Offer sports massage alongside complementary treatments.
  • Fitness centre therapist. Work in gyms, leisure centres, or sports clubs.
  • Physiotherapy support worker. Assist in clinical settings alongside physiotherapists.
  • Sports club therapist. Provide pitch-side and pre/post-match massage support.

What you could study next

With a Level 4 sports massage therapy qualification, you could progress to a Level 5 or degree-level qualification in sports therapy or physiotherapy. A Level 5 Diploma in Sports Therapy would broaden your clinical skills and open roles in more specialist settings. You could also pursue CPD courses in dry needling, taping, or rehabilitation to extend your practice.

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