Level 4 Sports Massage Therapy Course in Manchester
CostFree if you're eligible
Duration60 hours
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
Fees apply if you're not eligible. Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Contact The White Rose School of Beauty and Complementary Therapies for more info.
Level 4 Sports Massage Therapy Course in Manchester. Classes run at White Rose School of Beauty Manchester, daytime with flexible study. 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 prepares you to work as a sports massage practitioner with injured clients. You'll cover the skills and knowledge needed for that specific role. Entry onto the course requires a Level 3 qualification in sports massage therapy or equivalent. The course runs over 60 hours.
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 sports 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 practice at Level 4.
You'll apply sports massage techniques appropriate to a range of injury presentations.
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
You'll study in a classroom setting at the centre, combining practical hands-on sessions with underpinning knowledge work. Assessment is through a combination of practical observation and knowledge-based assessment. Your tutor will observe your technique directly during practical sessions. Written or oral assessments cover the knowledge elements of the qualification.
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, working with athletes and injured clients in clinics or sports settings.
Soft tissue therapist, treating musculoskeletal conditions in private practice.
Sports therapist, supporting rehabilitation and injury prevention in sport.
Massage therapist, offering sports and remedial massage in a salon or clinic.
Holistic therapist, combining sports massage with other complementary therapies.
Fitness centre therapist, providing massage services within a gym or leisure facility.
What you could study next
Level 5 Diploma in Sports Massage or Sports Therapy, for those wanting to deepen clinical knowledge and work with more complex presentations.
A degree in Sports Therapy or Physiotherapy, if you want to move into a regulated healthcare role.
VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Sports and Remedial Massage, which broadens the scope of your practice beyond the Certificate.
