Courses
Sports Massage Diploma Course
Course Fee
£2,495 inclusive of VAT
Course Duration
The course combines home study with 11 practical training weekends (22 days) over a period of at least 10 months and this includes the Certificate course of 3 weekends (6 days).
Award
This course will award you with a Level 4 VTCT Sports Massage Award
Start Dates
| Starting | Availability |
|---|---|
| November 2011 | Full |
| April 2012 | Few places available |
| September 2012 | Places available |
Venue
This course is held at Luton
Learning Resources
The Complete Guide to Sports Massage (2nd ed) written by Tim Paine of Sports Therapy UK
The Science and Practise of Manual Therapy is a comprehensive text giving scientific evidence to support all forms of manual therapy
Soft Tissue Assessment & Advanced Techniques for the Treatment of Injury
Achieving the Sports Therapy UK Sports Massage Practitioner Diploma qualification will also gain you the VTCT Sports Massage Level 4 Award (equivalent to BTEC Level 5) and you will be eligible for Level 4 membership with the Sports Massage Association. The skills and knowledge attained to pass this course will allow you to work with a wide range of people from recreational to the elite athlete using comprehensive assessment and advanced treatment techniques. The course is externally approved by University of Bedfordshire and validated by Independent Professional Therapists International for Professional Indemnity insurance.
Course Syllabus
- The science and practise of manual therapy
- Advanced Functional Anatomy & Physiology
- Assessment of posture, joints, muscle imbalances and other conditions
- Soft tissue trauma, assessment and how massage may help
- Principles of injury management and rehabilitation from injury
- Passive and resisted stretching techniques
- Soft Tissue Release and Muscle Energy techniques
- Specific Soft Tissue Mobilisations and Strain Counter-Strain
- Assessment and treatment of Tender and Trigger Points
- Neuromuscular techniques
- Biomechanical and Neurological responses to Manual Therapy
- Fluid Dynamics in Soft Tissues
- Working practise and developing your business
- Psychology and Sports Injuries
- The role of nutrition and hydration in relation to activity
- Legal and ethical aspects of professional practice
Course Structure
Home Study
The following are estimates of study and practise hours required to complete the course in addition to the above. These are based on the assumption that you have no prior knowledge in any of these areas before commencing the course. These estimates will also vary between individuals.
Review and study of the science of manual therapy - 100 hours
Certificate in Anatomy and Physiology must be studied either prior to or in conjunction with the Diploma.
Course instructions and, core text books will be provided so that you may plan and implement a system of study at a pace to suit you.
Practical Training
The course comprises 165 contact hours over 11 weekends. The practical training is conducted in a relaxed atmosphere from 9.00am to 5.30pm each training day.
Your practical skills will be reviewed throughout your practical training to help you towards the final assessment and viva. A personal Course Handbook will show details of this and all practical assignments as they are completed. You will be required to practise your sports massage skills and to record your findings on all treatments carried out.
Please note that by enrolling on one of our courses you will be entitled to attend all of the practical training weekends relating to your chosen start dates and course. If, in the unfortunate event you have to miss a training day or weekend, students will be required to attend a catch up day before the next training weekend. Any additional tutor and venue fees will become the students responsiblity.
Please also note that if you choose to withdraw from a course for any reason, any outstanding balance of course fees remain payable in full.
If you miss too many training days on a course we may require you to transfer to the next available course, however each case will be considered on an individual basis. There may be an administration charge payable, and will be subject to available places on the later course.
Practise of sports massage skills - minimum 100 hours
Assignments & Examinations
Field Experience
You will be required to attend at least three competitive sporting events to provide pre and post competition sports massage. We ask you to attend at least one of these with a team organised by us. These events provide invaluable experience and a great boost to confidence.
Practical Assessments
You will be required to take a practical assessment and viva lasting approximately 40 minutes in total. These will be set for any of the dates offered in February, June, or October each year and are usually held at our training venue in Luton.
Case Study and Worklog
You will be required to undertake sports massage on at least 12 clients in different environments and produce an indepth report on one as a case study. Full instruction will be provided on how to complete these assignments. As part of your training, you must also gain extensive field experience working on your own clients and a log of 100 hours must be completed. We will provide you with a template showing exactly the details which you must show in your log.
Theory Examinations
You may apply to sit the theory examinations for Sports Massage and Anatomy and Physiology on any of the dates offered in February, June, or October each year.
Calendar
As you need to attend all practical weekends to qualify please ensure your availability for ALL your chosen dates.
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Ask a question
Ready to enrol?
On Full Diploma
Please complete the on line booking form whereupon we will confirm receipt and your place on the course.
Then return to this page and forward your (non refundable) deposit of £495 to Sports Therapy UK by clicking the button to the right.
The balance will be payable either in full before the first weekend of practical training, or by ten equal monthly payments of £200.
For those who have completed the Certificate Course
For students who have attended our Sports Therapy UK Certificate in Sports Massage within the past 2 years, the course fee will be £1,610. Please complete the on line booking form as above.
Then return to this page and forward your (non refundable) deposit of £210 to Sports Therapy UK by clicking the button to the right.
The balance will be payable either in full before the first weekend of practical training, or by seven equal monthly payments of £200.
If you have an equivalent qualification that you were awarded more than 2 years ago and wish to apply for recognition of prior learning, please contact us with full details of the award and experience.
