We are pleased to offer 2 advanced courses leading to a VTCT Level 5 Sports Massage Award, and further to 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.
Recognition and Awards
Upon successfully completing all elements of our course you will receive
the VTCT Level 5 Sports Massage Award
helping demonstrate a higher standing as an experienced soft tissue practitioner.
> 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:
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- Fluid dynamics
- Stretch Reflexes
- Tissue Adaptation
- Joint Function and Repair
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- 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
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- Neuromuscular Techniques
- Soft Tissue Release
- Myofascial Release
- PNF - Post Isometric Relaxation (M.E.T.)
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- 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.
> Course Syllabus, Structure and Duration
The course comprises 5 core modules:
- Sports Injuries Upper Body
- Sports Injuries Lower Body
- Gait Analysis
- Neuro-Spinal Assessment & Treatment (3 Days)
- Advanced Soft Tissue Techniques
Please note that 4 of these modules incorporate practical training over 2 days each, and the other one lasts 3 practical training days. You must attend all modules within one of the scheduled set of courses shown on our website and in the same order. During each of the modules, observations of your skills will be recorded towards your final assessment.
Upon completion of all modules you will be required to sit your Clinical Assessment which will be arranged individually with you.
To book on our Level 5 course, please use our online Booking Form
> Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) and Module Exemptions
If you have already completed modules that may contribute to our Level 5 Award and you wish to apply for an exemption, please forward evidence to support your claim for ‘recognised prior learning’ (RPL) and we will respond accordingly. Please note that copy certificates or educational transcripts, plus the associated syllabus for each topic will be required. They must show the awarding body, level, title, and date.
Modules or units demonstrating knowledge and/or competency in key areas must be recognised independent educational units and not topics forming part of other modules.
> Course Assessment & Award
Upon completing all 5 modules, you may apply to take your clinical assessment and compile a report as shown below.
Clinical Assessment – you will be required to assess, analyse and treat a single client on a date to be agreed whereupon you will be required to complete a Case Study Report - see below. After completing the client treatment, you will be asked to discuss this with an assessor, and you will be asked to demonstrate a selection of skills from any of the 6 modules.
Case Study Report - you will be required to compile a comprehensive report and extended treatment plan based on the findings gathered during your Clinical Assessment.
> Course Dates & Location
See Course Calendar for all Level 5 and CPD Course Dates.
> Course Fees, Interim Payments and Other Costs
If you have completed your Level 4 training with Sports Therapy UK, please go to Loyalty and Other Discounts below.
To secure your place on the course the course fees may be paid as set out below. You must hold a recognised current Level 4 Sports Massage qualification to enrol at Level 5.
Due to our reduced costs for delivering the practical training on weekdays instead of weekends we are able to offer a reduction in course fees for this option. This will automtically be adjusted when you select your course dates. Exam fees are included, although possible retakes will be charged at the time of sitting.
Interest Free interim payment scheme available below:
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5 Modules |
| 1. In Full - £1939 |
| 2. By deposit of £355 plus payment of £1584 before the start of the course |
| 3. By deposit of £355, plus six monthly interim payments of £264. |
| All prices quoted include V.A.T. at the current rate |
Please note that your deposit is non-refundable. If you start your practical training and then withdraw from the course you will still be liable for the full course fee.
Equipment and Other Costs
There are no essential materials or equipment required to complete the Level 5 modules.
To book on any Level 5 Module use our online Booking Form
> Loyalty & Other Discounts
If you have already attended our Sports Massage Level 4 full courses, you will also be eligible for our Loyalty Discount of 25% off all Higher Diploma Module Course fees.
Please note that this discount does not apply to course registration, administration, and assessment fees.
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5 Modules |
| 1. In Full - £1543 |
| 2. By deposit of £355 plus payment of £1188 before the start of the course |
| 3. By deposit of £355, plus six monthly interim payments of £198. |
| All prices quoted include V.A.T. at the current rate |
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Summary of Level 5 Courses
| VTCT L5 Sports Massage | ||
| Advanced Soft Tissue Techniques | ||
| Sports Injuries Lower Body | ||
| Sports Injuries Lower Body | ||
| Gait Analysis | ||
| Neuro-Spinal Assessment & Treatment | ||
| Higher Diploma in Sports Therapy | ||
| Above 5 modules, plus | ||
| Injury Rehabilitation | ||
| Taping for Sport |
Higher Diploma in Sports Therapy
Sports therapy encompasses a wide range of skills and knowledge to underpin competency in assessing and treating people, both in the sporting and clinical environments. A sports therapist will be proficient in helping people of all ages recover from injuries and sporting conditions, and return to any previous level of activity with minimal risk of further injury. This often entails guiding a person beyond being able to carry out normal daily activities, and back to being able to perform complex actions under differing types of physical duress.
> Entry Requirements
To attain this award you must have already completed our Level 5 Sports Massage Award comrpising the 5 modules shown above, and you must also attend 2 further modules shown below. To complete the range of skills and knowledge to demonstrate your abilities as a Sports Therapist whereby you will help clients to recover from injury, rehabilitate and return to competitive activity, plus improve performance. In addition, you will also learn how to apply pre-competition strapping and taping, plus kinesiology-taping, thereby adding vital pitch-side knowledge and skills required to attain our Sports Therapy Award.
See Course Calendar for all Higher Diploma and CPD Course Dates.
Recognition and Awards
Upon successfully completing all elements of our course you will receive
Higher Diploma in Sports Therapy by A Sports Therapy UK
helping demonstrate a higher standing as an experienced practitioner.
> Entry Requirements
To register for the Higher Diploma assessment, you must already have a VTCT (or equivalent) Level 5 Sports Massage Award (above), before attending the required additional 2 modules below.
Other eligible applicants may include Foundation Degree and Full Honours Degree graduates allied to healthcare, and other professions such as Osteopaths, Chiropractors, etc.
> Course Syllabus, Structure and Duration
The course comprises 5 core modules shown above plus:
However, please note that during your final assessment, your skills and knowledge from all modules will be appraised, so you may wish to achieve this whilst your training is still current.
Upon completion of all modules you may apply to sit your Clinical Assessment which will be arranged individually with you on a mutually convenient date. This must be done within 3 months of attending your final module.
To book on any Level 5 Module use our online Booking Form
> Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) and Module Exemptions
If you have already completed modules that may contribute to our Higher Diploma Sports Therapy qualification and you wish to apply for an exemption, please forward evidence to support your claim for ‘recognised prior learning’ (RPL) and we will respond accordingly. Please note that copy certificates or educational transcripts, plus the associated syllabus for each topic will be required. They must show the awarding body, level, title, and date.
Modules or units demonstrating knowledge and/or competency in key areas must be recognised independent educational units and not topics forming part of other modules.
> Course Assessment & Award
Upon completing both modules with observed assessments on each, you will also be rquired to complete a case study aligned to specific guidelines and learning outcomes.
Observed Assessments – you will be required to complete specific tasks during the practical training which will demonstrate your understanding of the various topics on each module.
Case Study Report - you will be required to compile a comprehensive report based on the course guidelines to show your ability to construct a rehabilitation programmme to meet the individual needs of your client.
This must be done within 3 months of attending your final module.
> Course Dates & Location
See Course Calendar for all Higher Diploma Sports Therapy and CPD Course Dates.
> Course Fees
If you have completed your Level 4 training with Sports Therapy UK, please go to Loyalty and Other Discounts below.
The registration and assessment fee of £225 is payable upon application before registering to attend both of the above modules at £400 and £317 respectively. These fees must be paid at least 4 weeks before the start of the practical training.
> Loyalty & Other Discounts
If you have already attended our Sports Massage Level 4 full courses, you will also be eligible for our Loyalty Discount of 25% off the above module fees whilst the registration and assessment fee of £225 remains fixed.
Summary of Level 5 Courses
| VTCT L5 Sports Massage | ||
| Advanced Soft Tissue Techniques | ||
| Sports Injuries Lower Body | ||
| Sports Injuries Lower Body | ||
| Gait Analysis | ||
| Neuro-Spinal Assessment & Treatment | ||
| Higher Diploma in Sports Therapy | ||
| Above 5 modules, plus | ||
| Injury Rehabilitation | ||
| Taping for Sport |
If you have any questions, email us: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call us 01438 718755.
