
VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Sports massage therapy (VRQ) course
Ofqual / government regulated qualification
Exam board: VTCT (Vocational training & charitable trust)
VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Sports massage therapy (VRQ) course
Description:
The VTCT Level Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy is focused towards those seeking to gain employment as a sports massage therapist providing sports massage to prevent and
manage injury.
Through this qualification you will develop the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to apply sports massage methods competently
to recent non-acute injury and pre-exisiting conditions.
This will include a range of massage techniques additional to those acquired at Level 3, which include: connective tissue, soft tissue release, corrective frictions, trigger points and muscle
energy techniques.
You will develop your subjective and objective assessment skills to include clinical reasoning and the use of a wide range of special and functional muscle test. You will be able to give advice on treatment modalities used to support soft tissue repair at each stage of
injury. In addition you will explore a wide range of pathophysiology and acquire a deeper understanding of anatomy and physiology through the practical application of the newly
acquired objective tests.
This qualification is completed through the exam board - The VTCT (Vocational training and charitable trust); and is Ofqual regulated.
This qualification iis regulated on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and has been mapped to the following NOS:
• CNH21
This qualification is approved and supported by SkillsActive, the sector skills council for active leisure and learning.

Course information
Venue & course dates:
Scroll down the page for details of venue, course dates and to book the course
Pre-requisite / Entry level:
A Level 3 certificate or diploma in sports massage therapy.
Course format:
7 practical (classroom) training / assessment days + online learning modules + case studies
+ monthly video calls for coursework support (dates tbc)
Course content:
- USP46 Conducting subjective and objective assessment
- USP47 Provide sports massage techniques to prevent and manage injury
- USP48 Treatment modalities to support soft tissue repair
Duration:
- GLH (Guided Learning Hours): 128. (GLH incl’s. practical, coursework, case studies, assessments, research/reading, revision, written exams)
- Home study (Coursework): This is completed in your own time
- Practical Training: Please check out our current course dates on our website for the practical training element, additional dates can be supplied.
Attendance:
7 classroom days (ALL dates must be attended)
+ monthly video calls for coursework support (dates tbc)
Model required:
- Yes, you will be required to work on models to carry out your case studies at home.
- You may be required to bring a model for one to one training, and for your assessments
Case Studies:
You must carry out and document evidence of a minimum of 36 treatments on a variety of conditions and covering all major joints
Exam board:
VTCT - Vocational training & charitable trust
(Ofqual / government regulated - www.vtct.org.uk)
Career potential:
Sports massage therapist - employed or self-employed, working in a salon or spa or as a home / mobile therapist.
How this could benefit your clients:
Work with clients to prevent and manage injury as well as advise and support your clients through each stage of injury with soft tissue repair, working on non-acute injuries and pre-existing conditions (medical consent may be required before working on clients).
Additional Costs:
You will need to purchase your own products and oils to bring to the training & in order to carry out your case studies, ie massage medium such as grapeseed oil or massage wax
Qualification gained:
VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Sports massage therapy (VRQ)
Qualification reference:
VTCT code: SP4C1
Qulaification no: 601/4648/5
This qualification is regulated on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and has been mapped to the following NOS:
• CNH21
This qualification is approved and supported by SkillsActive, the sector skills council for active leisure and learning.
This qualification is a VRQ (Vocationally Related Qualification.)
Insurance:
Please check your insurance companies requirements before enrolling on this course? (It is the students responsibility to check coverage with their insurers BEFORE enrolling on this course)
Check out our Insurance page, if you are looking for insurance.
Choose a pricing plan
VTCT L4 Sports massage course - BIDEFORD, DEVON (Pay in full)
Bideford, Devon
Course Dates (8 days):
ALL DATES MUST BE ATTENDED
March '24 - Tues 5th, Tues 26th;
April '24 - Tues 16th, Wed 24th;
May '24 - Tues 14th;
June '24 - Tues 11th;
July '24 - Tues 2nd, Tues 23rd
DATES ARE NON TRANSFERABLE TO ANY OTHER DATE OR VENUE
VTCT L4 Sports massage course - BIDEFORD, DEVON (Pay monthly x6 months)
Bideford, Devon
Course Dates (8 days):
ALL DATES MUST BE ATTENDED
March '24 - Tues 5th, Tues 26th;
April '24 - Tues 16th, Wed 24th;
May '24 - Tues 14th;
June '24 - Tues 11th;
July '24 - Tues 2nd, Tues 23rd
DATES ARE NON TRANSFERABLE TO ANY OTHER DATE OR VENUE
Course curriculum
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1Section 1 - Welcome to the course
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2Section 2 - Routine, audio lesson (s) and case studies (downloadable) avail 1/10/23
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3Section 3 - Unit USP46 - Conducting subjective and objective assessment unit - avail on or before 1/9/23
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4Section - Unit USP47 - Sports massage techniques unit - avail on or before 1/10/23
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5Section 6 - Unit USP48 - Support soft tissue repair unit - avail on or before 1/11/23