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Pre-requisite Qualification for Level 4 Sports Massage Course

Cost: £275 + VAT 

Special offer for March course discounted by £80

(If you wish to have a Certificate for the A&P 'UV30378 Unit' this is £45)

 

This course offers eligibily to the VTCT Level 4 Sports Massage for those who do not have suitable entry requirements or basic massage skills. The course has been designed to bring learners up to the equivalent standard of the Level 3 in Sports Massage. The course will concentrate on the basic techniques and theory of massage required for accredited sports massage and also includes an Anatomy & Physiology notes manual and assignment, required for fulfilling the A&P pre-requisites of the accredited L4 Sports Massage course.

There is an an Anatomy & Physiology assessments paper to be completed following this course, should entry be sought for the VTCT Level 4 Sports Massage course.

 

Course dates

Duration: 3 days 10.30am - 5pm

Type of Course
Course Date
DurationReference Booking

SUN Stock 

2012 March 18, 25 & Apr 22 - discounted

3 day

SPR Mar Stock

SAT Stock

2012 Jul 21, 28 & Aug 25

3 day

SPR Dec Stock

Booking Form

MON Stock
2012 Sept 3, 10 & Oct 8

3 day

SPR Dec Stock

Booking Form

If you experience any problems with the online booking form, please download a printed booking form

 

What is the course content?

  • Preparation for treatment ie locations which can be used for Sports Massage: treatment area, self and client preparation
  • Correct posture & stance
  • Client consultation process (objective & subjective assessment)
  • Benefits & effects of massage
  • Contra-indications
  • Relevant massage techniques incl. effluerage, pettrisage, tapotement, vibration
  • After treatment care
  • Muscular and skeletal theory
  • Massage routine for full body

What does the course include?

  • Personalised course folder containing all course content & additional notes
  • A&P Notes pack
  • Refreshments throughout the course
  • Informal teaching style allowing course members to ask questions and make input
  • Numbers are limited so teaching is kept on a personal level

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course, but ideally you will already work in the fitness or sporting industries or have a related qualification eg Personal Training, Sports Science, Physiotherapy etc.

 

Contact us

Download a copy of our full prospectus here academy prospectus or make an Training Course Enquiry.

 

Related courses

You may also be interested in the following courses:

 

VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage

 

VTCT Level 3 Body Massage

 

Kinesio Taping Course