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 (this is a self-study module)
• Professional practice
• An understanding of the principles of health and fitness
• 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 contexts, to include pre-event, post event, intra-event and for maintenance purposes.

The structure of this 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

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

Awarding Organisation Fee: £122.00

Course Fee: £163.00

Part Time Administration Fee: £45.00

Evidence or knowledge of qualifications in Anatomy and Physiology and the ability to complete this as self-study provided as part of the course.

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