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Level 5 Sports Massage Therapy Course in Winchester

Cost£811.00
Duration6 months
LevelLevel 5
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body
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About this course

Level 5 Sports Massage Therapy Course in Winchester. Evening sports massage therapy classes run at Peter Symonds College Stoney Lane Campus, so you can study around existing work or commitments. This course is designed for qualified massage therapists who already hold a Level 4 Certificate or Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy, or equivalent. Over six months part-time, you'll deepen your knowledge of sports injuries, assessment methods, and treatment techniques, and learn to work with a wider range of conditions. VTCT awards this as the highest vocational sports massage therapy qualification available in the UK.

Who this course is for

The Level 5 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy is aimed at experienced massage therapists who wish to further develop their massage skills, knowledge and understanding. Students will increase their knowledge of sports injuries, assessment methods and therapy techniques as well as learning to treat a wider range of conditions. This sports massage course allows students to obtain the highest vocational sports massage qualification in the UK.

Entry requirements

Applicants should be over 16 years old and must have completed the Level 4 Certificate or Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy or equivalent to undertake this qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop advanced knowledge of sports injuries and how they occur.
  • You'll learn assessment methods to evaluate clients before and during treatment.
  • You'll apply a wider range of sports massage therapy techniques.
  • You'll study how to treat a broader variety of musculoskeletal conditions.
  • You'll build on existing massage skills to work at a higher clinical level.
  • You'll understand the physiological principles underpinning sports massage at Level 5.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in person at the Stoney Lane Campus on evenings. Learning combines practical hands-on massage sessions with underpinning theory. Assessment includes practical demonstrations of technique, written or oral assessments of knowledge, and case study work. The course follows the VTCT Level 5 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy specification.

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.
  • Soft tissue therapist. Treat musculoskeletal conditions in clinic or gym settings.
  • Holistic therapist. Offer massage alongside other complementary treatments.
  • Beauty therapist. Add advanced massage to a wider treatment menu.
  • Clinic or spa therapist. Work in a professional health or wellness environment.
  • Self-employed massage practitioner. Run your own sports massage practice.

What you could study next

With a Level 5 sports massage therapy qualification, you could move into higher education in sports therapy, physiotherapy, or rehabilitation. A Foundation Degree or BSc in Sports Therapy or Sports Rehabilitation would be a natural next step. You could also pursue specialist continuing professional development in areas such as dry needling, taping, or rehabilitation exercise to broaden your clinical offer.

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