Sports Massage Courses

About this VTCT (ITEC) Sports Massage Course ...

This Sports Massage course provides the firm foundation for the professional practice in Sports Therapy and forms the basis for being able to use soft tissue massage treatment techniques in a clinical situation. 

THIS SPORTS MASSAGE COURSE IS NOW THE NEW ENTRY LEVEL FOR ALL QUALIFICATIONS IN SPORTS MASSAGE AND FORMS THE BASIS ON WHICH FURTHER SPORTS QUALIFICATIONS CAN BE STUDIED.

We are currently offering the Theory element via online lectures, the structure will be as follows:

Part 1) Online lectures via Zoom covering Sports Massage Level 3 Theory

Part 2) Practical lectures at the school covering Sports Level 3 Massage

This course provides the fundamental skills and knowledge which will allow practitioners to:

Know about as well as treat common sports conditions using sports massage and advanced skills Prepare body tissues for a sporting event using sports massage Use sports massage techniques to assist an athlete following an activity Maintain body tissues in a healthy state in between sporting activities Be able to advise on self help and self recovery The taught treatment is not just limited to sports injuries, but can also be applied to injuries sustained in everyday life. This Sports Massage course is taught by professional and practising Osteopaths, Physiotherapists and Sports Science therapists who are all trained above the taught level and who are passionate about the subject.  Each sports massage course lecturer will impart a wealth of information from their own sports massage practice as well as using accelerated training methods and NLP techniques to facilitate your learning of the subject. The VTCT (ITEC) Sports Massage qualification is a well recognised industry standard which on completion, will allow the practitioner to obtain full professional insurance.  It will also allow successful students to join one of the countries sports massage associations, the UK's leading independent professional body for Sports Massage and the Complimentary Therapy and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC).

What will I learn in this Diploma in Sports Massage Course ...

The course will cover the full VTCT (ITEC) Sports Massage level 3 QCF syllabus through formal lectures, practicals and class demonstrations as well as home assignments.

Some of the topics covered in this Sports Massage course are:

• Posture evaluation - how and what to observe for postural evaluation
• Treatment techniques such as:
• Effective Deep Tissue Massage Techniques and Neuromuscular Technique
  
• Use of effective stretching techniques - active and passive
• A look at different types of exercises and stretching routines.
• Sports Rehabilitation of the injured individual
• Pre, post and maintenance sports massage routines

What will I learn in this Diploma in Massage Course ...

Antomy, Physiology & Pathology

Anatomy and Physiology are the study of the body structures and how they work.
The course will cover all the major systems of the body including:

• Cells, tissues and skin
• Muscles and bones
• Respiratory and Circulatory systems
• Nervous and Endocrine systems
• Gastrointestinal and Reproductive systems

Each topic will be followed up by the learning of some of the common pathologies (diseases) which affect that system.          


Massage Theory & Practice

From aspects of touch right through to use of major massage strokes, benefits and contraindications.  Some of the topics covered in this section include:

• The principles of Holistic Therapeutic Body Massage
• Supervised hands on approach to teaching practical massage skills
• Guidance & demonstrations on a sequenced massage routine lasting one full hour
• The benefits of massage and its contraindications
• Development of a holistic approach - treating the 'mind, body and spirit'.
• The proper application of massage techniques and use of proper body posture
• Use of different massage mediums

         
Setting Up in Business

Taking a no non-sense approach to setting up in business, this section will provide the important starting tools that you will need to set up your own practice.

Some of the topics covered will include:

• Forms of Marketing and how to get yourself noticed
• UK Business Laws relevant to sound practice
• Professionalism & Ethics
• Concepts and practice of of hygiene
• Health & Safety related to clinical practice

Sports Massage Course Prerequisites ...

A Level 3 Diploma in Massage (including Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology) within the last 3 years and OFQUAL accredited

We offer our Sports Level 3 course as an 'Upgrade' course for qualified therapists, please make sure your massage and A&P knowledge is up date before commencing the course.

If you do not have an existing Level 3 Diploma qualification but you want to learn Sports Massage, your starting point will be the VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma in Massage.

If you are unsure of your current course qualifications, please call the office to find out if these can count towards this Sports Massage diploma.  We will do our best to find out ways in which we can help you to successfully complete this Sports Massage course and become a professional and qualified Sports Massage Therapist.

Sports Massage Course Length ...

If you want to become a Sports Massage Therapist and you have no previous massage qualifications you would first need to complete the ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Massage (click here). Once you have completed this training, you can then book onto the 4-day upgrade ITEC Sports Level 3 course.

If you already have your ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Massage (or equivalent) you can book onto the 4-day Upgrade Sports Massage course.

Once you have completed the above courses, you then have the option of progressing onto the ITEC Certificate in Sports Massage (Level 4, QCF) course, which is highly recommended as it advances on your current learning and provides you the unique opportunity to gain this widely recognised qualification.

After qualifying at Level 4, you then have the option of taking the ITEC Certificate in Sports Massage (Level 5, QCF), which further enhances your skill set, ensuring you're optimimally qualified.

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Sports Massage Course Exams and Assignments ...

Your final exam takes place 4-6 weeks after the last day of your course. This date is confirmed for each course/group before starting the course.

The final Sports Massage course exams will include:

IMPORTANT: If you want to join a sports association, you may have to have a minimum of 6 months from the start of the course before you sit the final exam.

Opportunities after Completing this Sports Massage Course ...

Upon successful completion of our Sports Massage courses, our students have gone onto:

• develop their own clinics as well as treat and consult a wider range of clients.
  
• work in Sports and Health Clubs as a Sports Therapists.
  
• Join any of the countries sports massage associations
  
• Join the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) - Created by the Government to regulate lead therapies
  
• Study one of our further advanced massage courses such as the ITEC Sports Massage (Level 4 or Level 5), VTCT Aromatherapy, VTCT (ITEC) Reflexology, VTCT (ITEC) Indian Head Massage,  Deep Tissue Massage, Trigger Point Massage, Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Hot Stone Massage, On Site Chair Massage, Pregnancy Massage or Baby Massage, as well as degree courses such as Osteopathy, Physiotherapy, Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine.
• Develop their Continual Professional Development (CPD) portfolio
• Use the title "Sports Massage Therapist"