Sports Massage

About this course

Please be aware, depending on clinic availability this course may run at the City Centre or Barry campus.

The VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy (QCF) is a technical qualification aimed at developing the knowledge, understanding and technical skills needed for a career as a Sports Massage Therapist, either employed or self-employed and is based on the national occupational standards for massage, namely CNH1, CNH7 and CNH20.

The course requires 3 hours a week attendance at college, afternoon or evening, day and time to be confirmed on enrolment.

All learners will be required to always wear full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) whilst in the salons and clinic.
Full uniform, to be purchased by learner. This includes black tracksuit bottoms, black polo T-shirt and clean trainers.
The following will be supplied by college:

Face Mask
Visor

What you will study

This qualification was developed collaboratively with the following organisations; Active IQ, Central YMCA Qualifications, CIBTAC, ITEC and VTCT with input from the industry through Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) and the General Council for Massage Therapies (GCMT).

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 4 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
Health & Fitness
Understanding the principles of soft tissue dysfunction
Professional practice in sports massage
Sports massage treatments

Teaching and assessment

Assessment will be practically based, case studies are required for portfolio of evidence with an external paper to demonstrate knowledge competence.

Course fee per year

Part-time enrolment fee: £35.00

Course Fee: £120.00

Entry requirements

Level 3 Sports Massage qualification. Evidence of qualifications in Anatomy and Physiology.

Important points

The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18
Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities
Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect
Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice
All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print
Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers
Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.

Key information

Start date

11 September 2023

End date

5 June 2024

Time of day

Day Time

Part Time

3 hours per week

Location

City Centre Campus, Cardiff

Maps & directions

£: This course is free for unemployed adults or adults in receipt of specific benefits. If eligible, you do not pay the 'Course fee' listed under 'Course fee per year'. A registration fee of £10-30 may be charged. Any professional registration fee / exam fee / other fee listed will need to be paid for. Financial support for these costs may be available. To find our more go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding