Course
Level 3 and Level 4 Massage (Combined)
This course option combines both the Level 3 Diploma in Performance Massage and the Level 4 Certificate Sports Massage Therapy (Soft Tissue Dysfunction) qualifications.
You'll attend and complete each course individually and you'll receive two separate certificates. This combined option simply makes the courses more affordable due to a discounted price for booking both together.
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Course Summary
Level 3 Diploma in Performance Massage
- 8 day in-person taught course
- Each day starts at 9 am and finishes at 5pm
- The range of assessments include:
- Practical observation
- Written worksheets
- Online open book Q+A
- Provides the pre-requisite to the Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy qualification.
Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy (Soft Tissue Dysfunction)
- 8 day in-person taught course
- Each day starts at 9 am and finishes at 5pm
- The range of assessments include:
- Practical observation
- Written worksheets
- Online open book Q+A
- Qualifies you to deliver sports massage therapy treatments, allowing you to treat clients suffering from pre-diagnosed injuries or long-term muscle complaints.
“The SMA is delighted to see the lead that YMCA has taken in writing new qualifications that align education and the practical skills required in our industry” — Yvonne Blake Chair of SMA, vice-chair of GCMT
How You're Taught
These courses are delivered in person over 16 days in total (8 days for Level 3 and 8 days for Level 4).
Each day consists of theory lectures and practical sessions and starts at 9am and finishes at 5pm.
You will be expected to practice massage techniques on your peers and your peers will also need to practice on you. You will therefore need to wear comfortable clothing and footwear and bring a change of clothes, preferably shorts and a T-shirt. Changing rooms are available.
Assessment
There are a number of different assessments intergrated throughout these qualifications. They include:
- Written Worksheets
- Online open-book Q+A
- Practical Assessments
Progression
Once you have successfully completed both the Level 3 and Level 4 qualifications, you can work as a sports massage therapist. You may start your own sports massage practice, or work alongside other health professionals such as physiotherapists and/or sports therapists.
This course can support access to degree studies related to Sports Therapy and/or Sport and Exercise Sciences.
Entry Requirement
There is no pre-requisite for the Level 3 Diploma in Performance Massage qualification, but you do need this qualification to progress onto the Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy (Soft Tissue Dysfunction) qualification.
Modules
Level 3 Diploma in Performance Massage
- Fundamentals of anatomy and physiology
- Lifestyle management and health awareness
- Further anatomy and physiology for performance massage
- Massage professional practice
- The principles of soft tissue dysfunction
- Assessing clients and treatment planning
- Application of performance massage
- Providing post-treatment care advice
Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy (Soft Tissue Dysfunction)
- Anatomy and aetiology of soft tissue dysfunction
- Clinical assessment methods and strategic planning
- The use of non-electrical therapeutic modalities in the treatment of soft tissue dysfunction
- Providing post-treatment care
Fees & Funding
The combined price of these courses is £1995.00.
A £100 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place.
You can pay for this course yourself (self-funded) either in full or over a maximum of 6 interest-free monthly instalments (using an Envisage Payment Plan).
If you aged 19 or above, you may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan. More information about this is available in the "Payment and Funding" section of the website.
If somebody else is paying for the course on your behalf (e.g. your employer or another organisation), please select "Invoice" at the payment section of your booking and we will be in touch for more information about this.
How to Apply
Click the "Book Now" button on this screen.
You'll be taken to a booking details page where you will need to provide your personal information and choose your preferred payment method.
Payment methods include:
- Pay for your course
- £100.00 deposit, then pay the remainder before you start
- Or pay in full now
- Envisage Payment Plan
- Arrange a payment plan with us so that you can spread the payments over a maximum of 6 monthly instalments.
- 19+ Advanced Learner Loan
- You'll not be charged anything at this stage and a member of our team will contact you to arrange a loan sign-up.
- Invoice
- Is your employer or another organisation paying for the course for you? If so, choose "Invoice" and you'll not be charged anything up front, we'll then contact you for further details.
If you have any questions about booking a course with us, please get in touch.