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Level 4 Sports Massage Therapy Course in Derby. Classes run at The White Rose School of Beauty Derby, daytime, with flexible attendance over 60 hours. 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 is designed for learners who already hold a Level 3 qualification in sports massage therapy or equivalent. You'll develop the advanced skills and knowledge needed to work as a sports massage practitioner with injured clients.
Who this course is for
This qualification is designed for learners aged 16 years or over and the units contained in this qualification cover all the skills and knowledge required for this role. The primary outcome of the Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy (QCF) is to prepare you to enter the specific sector of sports massage as a sports massage practitioner working with injured clients. All the units in this qualification relate directly to the specific job role of a sports massage practitioner.
Entry requirements
Entry onto this qualification can be via previous attainment of a Level 3 qualification in sports massage therapy or equivalent.
What you will learn
You'll develop advanced assessment techniques for identifying soft tissue injuries in clients.
You'll learn how to plan and deliver sports massage treatments for injured clients.
You'll study the anatomy and physiology relevant to sports massage at Level 4.
You'll practise a range of soft tissue therapy techniques used in a sports massage setting.
You'll understand the professional and ethical responsibilities of a sports massage practitioner.
You'll learn how to evaluate treatment outcomes and adapt your approach accordingly.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in person at The White Rose School of Beauty Derby. You'll learn through practical hands-on sessions alongside underpinning theory. Assessment is based on the skills and knowledge units set out in the VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy, covering both practical competence and theoretical understanding of the sports massage practitioner role.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The White Rose School of Beauty Derby 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.
Sports massage practitioner. Treat injured clients in a clinical or sports setting.
Holistic therapist. Combine sports massage with other complementary therapies.
Massage therapist. Work in spas, clinics, or private practice.
Fitness centre therapist. Support members with injury recovery and maintenance.
Self-employed sports massage practitioner. Build your own client base and set your own hours.
What you could study next
Level 5 Diploma in Sports and Remedial Massage Therapy. A natural next step for practitioners wanting to work with more complex injuries and clinical referrals.
Soft tissue therapy degree programmes. Some universities accept VTCT Level 4 qualifications for entry onto degree-level study in sports therapy or rehabilitation.
First Aid and Sports Taping qualifications. Short add-on awards that broaden the services you can offer clients.
