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Overview
The VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy is a technical level qualification aimed at developing the knowledge, understanding and technical skills needed for a career as a Sports Massage Therapist, either employed or self employed.
Course Content - What will I learn?
The content of this qualification is comprised of all the required elements
needed to work effectively and efficiently as a sports massage therapist. This
includes anatomy and physiology, professional practice, an understanding of the
principles of health and fitness and how to provide sports massage treatments.
The level 3 sports massage therapist will be able to work safely and effectively
on dysfunctional tissue in a range of context, to include, pre-event, post
event, intra-event and for maintenance purposes.
The structure of the qualification is comprised of 5 units which are all
mandatory:
- Anatomy and physiology for sports massage
- Principles of health and fitness
- Understand the principles of soft tissue dysfunction
- Professional practice in sports massage
- Sports massage treatments
Am I right for the course?
If you are looking to expand your skillset with in the fitness industry this will provide the opportunity to gain employment as a sports massage therapist.
Any qualification at Level 2 or above that includes Anatomy and Physiology
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What Next?
| Learners who complete this qualification will be able to gain employment and obtain insurance to work as a sports massage therapist.Progression:
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Our Sports courses will help you get to the ceiling of your ability and this could be Regional, National or even International level competition. You could also progress to University or into direct employment.
Potential careers:
- Sports Professional
- Sports Therapist
- Sport and Exercise Scientist
- Sports Development Officer
- Sports Coach, Physiotherapist
- Leisure Centre Manager
- Leisure Centre Assistant
- Outdoor Activities Instructor
- Health and Fitness Instructor
- Pool/Beach Lifeguard
- Personal Trainer
- Gym Instructor
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Fees
16-18 years old, no tuition fees apply to Full Time courses and fees subject to confirmation. Additional costs applicable to BHS courses.
For all two year courses fees shown above are per year.
Aged 19+ and planning to take a level 3 or above a different fee may apply. You may be eligible for an Advanced Learning Loan.
All HE courses (full and part time) are subject to tuition fees.
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Contact our Admissions team to find out more about student fees and how they might apply to you.
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