Description
What does this qualification cover?
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 – USP41 – Unit ref: J/506/7220
– Principles of health and fitness – USP42 – Unit ref: R/506/7222
– Understand the principles of soft tissue dysfunction – USP43 – Unit ref: Y/506/7223
– Professional practice in sports massage – USP44 – Unit ref: D/506/7224
– Sports massage treatments – USP45 – Unit ref: T/506/7228
What could this qualification lead to?
Learners who complete this qualification will be able to gain employment and obtain insurance to work as a sports massage therapist.
Progression
– VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Sports massage therapy
– VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Gym-based exercise)
Assessment
This qualification will be delivered, assessed and assured in line with the:
– CNHC code of conduct, ethics and performance
– Skills for Health’s QCF assessment principles
– VTCT assessment guidance and evidence requirements
Support
– Skills for Health
– General council for massage therapy
– CHNC
