Level 3 Sports Massage Course
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Level 3 Sports Massage Course
The aim of the Level 3 Sports Massage Course is to provide learners with knowledge and skills to be able to provide sports massage therapy to a range of clients who have dysfunctional tissue without acute/post-acute injuries.
This Level 3 Sports Massage Diploma is an internationally recognised sports massage courses qualification supported by Skills for Health, which ensures learners will be able to access insurance to practice.
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Online Study & Face to Face Expert Sports Massage Course Workshops
Our Sports massage qualification is a blended course, combining online learning with practical training and assessment days. This gives students the flexibility to complete most of their learning online, at a time and location that suits them, as well as gaining hands-on experience during the practical days.
Online Study
With the online study, you will have access to our learning platform which includes the following:
- Exercise manual
- Anatomy and physiology lectures
- Sports massage techniques lectures
- Client assessment and treatment plan documents
Practical Workshops
There are six practical training days that you need to complete for the course. These are divided into two sets of three full days. On the practical days you will go through:
- Practical anatomy and physiology
- Full body massage techniques
- Postural alignment
- Practical assessments
During the sports massage course practical assessment you will deliver a pre-event, post-event and maintenance sports massage. Within the maintenance massage you will also conduct a full consultation and postural assessment.
Level 3 Sports Massage Diploma Learning Outcomes
Once you complete your level 3 sports massage course with The Fitness Group, you will be able to:
- Provide sports massage therapy to a range of clients who have dysfunctional tissue without acute/post-acute injuries or underlying pathological conditions
- Assess clients and construct a sports massage treatment plan
- Understand the principles of soft tissue dysfunction
- Understand legislation required in Sports Massage
- Understand how to assess and screen clients
- Understand how to determine appropriate techniques for specific clients
- Apply a range of sports massage techniques and understand their effects on the body.
All learning outcomes in the Level 3 Sports Massage Diploma Course are intertwined across both theory and practical elements of the course.
Level 3 Sports Massage Course Qualification Structure
The structure of our Level 3 sports massage course includes the following areas:
- Anatomy and Physiology for Sports Massage
- Principles of Health and Fitness
- Understanding the Principles of Soft Tissue Dysfunction
- Professional Practice in Sports Massage
- Practical Delivery of Sports Massage Treatments.
This level 3 sports massage course will be studied with a blend of online and face to face learning.
You will complete your theory workbooks, written assignment and Level 3 Sports Massage Course theory exam from home.
You can choose when and where you complete the Level 3 Sports Massage Course assignments, these are completely flexible!
For your Level 3 Sports Massage Diploma practical support and assessments you will book in to at attend your nearest UK venue.
Sports Massage Practical Days
Alongside the online learning resources, you will also be required to attend six in-person workshops. These will be two blocks of three full days sessions in one of our facilities across the UK with an expert tutor. Here is a breakdown of the practical sessions:
Day 1: Meet and greet, followed by subjective and objective assessments, including posture, alignment, musculoskeletal anatomy, and joint actions. Introduction to sports massage basics such as client positioning, towel use, and massage mediums. Overview of Level 3 SMT techniques (effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, and basic kneading frictions). Practical hands-on massage techniques for the lower limbs.
Day 2: Objective assessments covering active, passive, and resisted ranges of motion for all joints. Understanding how to differentiate dysfunctions from injuries. Practical hands-on massage techniques for the hips and back.
Day 3: Briefing on assessment criteria and the differences between pre-event, post-event, and maintenance massage techniques. Practical hands-on massage techniques for the quadriceps.
Day 4: Recap of posture, alignment, and range of motion, including correct recording methods for the client record card. Practical hands-on massage techniques for the neck, pectorals, deltoids, arms, and forearms (with the client lying supine on the massage bed).
Day 5: Depending on group size, this may be the first day of practical assessments, with a maximum of four learners assessed per day (approximately 90 minutes per learner).
Day 6: Second day of practical assessments.
Level 3 Sports Massage Course
Free CPD package with this Sports Massage Diploma
The Level 3 Sports Massage Course (full qualification title, Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy) includes the free CPD and additional courses.
The free CPD and Career Support Courses are in addition to the expert tutor support that you will receive throughout your journey during the level 3 sports massage courses, whether studying online or in person.
- 10+ Understanding Mental Health CPDs
- Obesity Myths CPD
- Free Business Skills CPD
- Free Careers Concierge & Job Interview Support
- Access to our Graduate Toolkit Area.
You will study all theory and coursework online and book in for face-to-face practical support sessions.
Face-to-face practical massage sessions will be held in a in one of UK venues with one of our expert sports massage course tutors.
Level 3 Sports Massage Course Qualification Endorsement
The following professional bodies have provided support for our Level 3 Sports Massage Course Qualification:
- Our level 3 sports massage course is an Ofqual accredited course and appear on the Regulated Qualifications Framework with the accreditation number 601/4390/9. Ofqual recognition is valued and recognised internationally.
- Skills for Health have confirmed that upon completion, learners will be supported by them, with access to insurance.
- There are a number of professional associations which allow their members to access the CNHC voluntary register, each with their own membership requirements. Active IQ learners receive a nationally recognised qualification which has been supported by Skills for Health and will be able to access insurance to practice.
- UK Active & REPs (Register of Exercise Professionals).
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FAQs
Yes you can study the sports massage course online for all of the theory coursework elements. Immediately after enrolling you will begin to receive welcome emails which will contain information on how you can access the coursework resources and materials. For the practical workshops and assessments you will attend one of workshops taken by one of our expert sports massage course tutors.
The time frame is completely flexible to suit your needs. We recognise that every student is different and as such we do not impose any strict deadlines. When you study with us at The Fitness Group our uncapped tutor support never runs out, unlike other Training Providers where you may have an 'expiry date' on your course. We will adapt to your needs and your pace — our support package is completely distinctive in the industry — no other provider will provide such unique support tailored to you!
We do not even make you commit to specific dates for your practical workshops or assessments, you simply book these in with your sports massage course tutor when you have completed your theory work and you are ready to move onto the practical course elements.
Yes, we run sports massage courses all over the UK . Some of our locations include, London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Manchester, Edinburgh, Newcastle, East Midlands and Aberdeen.
Yes, we offer flexible payment plans at 0% interest, and you will not pay any more if you select a payment plan!
For your Level 3 Sports Massage Course you can choose to pay with a credit or debit card and you can choose from a huge range of finance options. Our finance options include, Paypal, Klarna and Clearpay.
Yes we are a Klarna partner! You can pay for your Level 3 Sports Massage Course by using Klarna. You can will pay nothing extra if you choose to study and pay via Klarna. Our Sports Massage Course payment options are completely unique with this range of payment options.
Choose The Fitness Group for Your Level 3 Sports Massage Course
If you are looking for a sports massage course that is truly flexible and will allow you to attain your Level 3 Sports Massage Diploma Certification, then choosing The Fitness Group will help you achieve your goals. Our sports massage course is awarded by active iq, the industries leading awarding body.
We offer tailored fitness education on a full-time, part-time or completely online basis, so you can work around existing commitments, use our intensive sports massage courses and work at a pace that suits you — all with the full support of our knowledgeable, friendly and experienced, expert sports massage course tutors.
Sports Massage Courses Near Me
When you study our Level 3 sports massage course you can choose a sports massage course venue that is is closest to you to go and attend your practical workshop. We have locations all over the UK including, London, Derby, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Glasgow and Bristol.
