VTCT Sports Massage Award and Higher Diploma in Sports Therapy
VTCT Level 5 Sports Massage & HDip in Sports Therapy (combined)
We are pleased to offer 2 advanced courses leading to a VTCT Level 5 Sports Massage qualification and our own Higher Diploma in Sports Therapy. These courses incorporate five of our Level 5 CPD modules leading to the first of these awards and then, by adding 2 further modules in Injury Rehabilitation and Taping for Sport you may achieve our Higher Diploma in Sports Therapy. Full details for both courses are shown below.
VTCT Level 5 Sports Massage
Our VTCT Level 5 Sports Massage Course includes 5 of our key modules which meet all learning outcomes for this award. For established Level 4 therapists this course will increase your range of knowledge and skills, in turn enhancing your expertise to support your clients. The course offers a structured approach requiring you to attend all modules over a 5 to 7 month period.
During each of the five core modules you will be guided on functional anatomy, plus the science underpinning various advanced therapeutic modalities. For the practical training you will learn skills and techniques that will enable you to plan, prepare, and apply a range of assessments and interventions beyond those included at Levels 3 and 4 in sports massage therapy, to further help clients recover from sports injuries and other conditions.
Higher Diploma in Sports Therapy
Please see further details of how to complete the additional 2 modules on the course page Higher Diploma in Sports Therapy.
Entry Requirements
To register for the Level 5 course, you must already have a VTCT (or equivalent) Level 4 Sports Massage qualification, before attending the required 5 modules below. Your Level 4 qualification must demonstrate your competency in the following areas as they will be included in your course assessment:
· The Science and Practise of Manual Therapy including:
· Fluid dynamics
· Stretch Reflexes
· Tissue Adaptation
· Joint Function and Repair
· Advanced Functional Anatomy
· Assessment of Postural Imbalances, Pelvic and Spinal Alignment
· Active, Passive and Strength Joint Testing
· Assessment of Muscle Length, Function and Firing Patterns
· Soft Tissue Trauma, and Principles of Injury Management
· Active, Assisted and Advanced Stretching Techniques
· Understanding Client Assessment, Results, Analysis, and Treatment Planning
· Assessment of Soft Tissues and application of Advanced Techniques
· Neuromuscular Techniques
· Soft Tissue Release
· Myofascial Release
· PNF - Post Isometric Relaxation (M.E.T.)
· Psychology and Sports Injuries
· Legal and Ethical Aspects of Professional Practice
Other eligible applicants may include Foundation Degree and Full Honours Degree graduates allied to healthcare, and other professions such as Osteopaths, Chiropractors, etc.
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VTCT Level 5 Sports Massage
& HDip in Sports Therapy (combined)
7 Modules
Higher Diploma in Sports Therapy
Successful completion of the VTCT L5 Award above, plus 2 additional modules Injury Rehabilitation Taping for Sport Please note you may choose to complete these additional 2 modules before the Clinical assignment for the VTCT L5 Sports Massage Award (above).
However, you may not gain this award until successfully completing the above.
For full details of the Higher Diploma course please go to Higher Diploma in Sports Therapy
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