VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Sports massage therapy (VRQ) course

Ofqual / government regulated qualification

Exam board: VTCT (Vocational training & charitable trust)

VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Sports massage therapy (VRQ) course

Description:

The VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy is focused towards those seeking to gain employment as a sports massage therapist working with the general public and athletes.

The qualification consists of five mandatory units:

• Anatomy and physiology for sports massage

• Principles of health and fitness

• Professional practice in sports massage

• Understand the principles of soft tissue dysfunction

• Sports massage treatments

Through this qualification you will develop the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to competently apply sport massage methods to dysfunctional tissue and in a pre, post, intra/inter and maintenance massage context.

This includes professional practice, expected standards and related legislation and legal requirements.

You will develop knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology related to sports massage and the principles of health and fitness which combined will equip you to better understand the athlete, the problems they may be incurring and how sports massage can help.

In addition you will develop an understanding of the differences between soft tissue dysfunction

and injury and the role that sports massage plays.

This qualification is completed through the exam board - The VTCT (Vocational training and charitable trust); and is Ofqual regulated.

This qualification is regulated on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and has been mapped to the following NOS:

• CNH1 - Explore and establish the client’s needs for complementary and natural healthcare

• CNH7 - Provide massage therapy to clients

• CNH20 - Plan, apply and evaluate massage methods

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 massage or fitness qualification is recommended, as well as anatomy & physiology.

Course format:

7 practical (classroom) training / assessment / exam days + online learning modules + case studies

+ monthly video calls for coursework support (dates tbc)

Course content:

USP41 Anatomy and physiology for sports massage
USP42 Principles of health and fitness
USP43 Understand the principles of soft tissue dysfunction
USP44 Professional practice in sports massage
USP45 Sports massage treatments

Duration:

GLH (Guided Learning Hours): 225. (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 18 treatments (6 x pre, 6 x post & 6 x maintenance sports massages)

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:

Prepare clients for sports events with pre event massage as well as post event massage. Provide inter & maintenance massages in between sporting activities to help clients with dysfunctional tissue

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 3 Diploma in Sports massage therapy (VRQ)

Qualification reference:

VTCT code: SP3D6

Qulaification no: 601/4618/7

This qualification is regulated on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and has been mapped to the following NOS:

• CNH1 - Explore and establish the client’s needs for complementary and natural healthcare

• CNH7 - Provide massage therapy to clients

• CNH20 - Plan, apply and evaluate massage methods

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 L3 Sports massage course - BIDEFORD, DEVON (Pay in full)

£1,297

Venue:
Bideford, Devon

Course Dates (7 days):
ALL DATES MUST BE ATTENDED
July '24 - Tues 9th, Tues 30th,
Aug '24 - Tues 27th;
Sept '24 - Tues 10th
Oct '24 - Tues 1st, Tues 22nd
Nov '24 - Tues 5th
DATES ARE NON TRANSFERABLE TO ANY OTHER DATE OR VENUE

VTCT L3 Sports massage course - BIDEFORD, DEVON (Pay monthly x6 months)

£216.67

per month for 6 months

Venue:
Bideford, Devon

Course Dates (7 days):
ALL DATES MUST BE ATTENDED
July '24 - Tues 9th, Tues 30th,
Aug '24 - Tues 27th;
Sept '24 - Tues 10th
Oct '24 - Tues 1st, Tues 22nd
Nov '24 - Tues 5th

DATES ARE NON TRANSFERABLE TO ANY OTHER DATE OR VENUE

Course curriculum

1

Section 1 - Welcome to the course
- Copyright
- Module 1 - Welcome to the course
- Module 2 - Course format
- Module 3 - Practical training & assessment days
- Module 4 - Course Introduction
- Module 5 - Preparing your E-Portfolio
- Module 6 - VTCT Assessment logbook
- Module 7 - Knowledge assignment questions (coursework)
- Module 8 - Case studies
- Module 9 - Assessments
- Module 10 - Exams
- Module 11 - Induction
- Module 12 - Checklist
2

Section 2 - Routine, audio lesson (s) and case studies (downloadable)
- Module 1 - The routine (s)
- Module 2 - Case studies (downloadable form)
3

Section 2A - Preparing for assessments (observations)
- Preparing for assessments (Observations)
- Lesson 1 - Postural analysis & consultation
- Lesson 2 - Pre & Post event massage
- Lesson 3 - Deep tissue massage
4

Section 3 - Unit USP41 - Anatomy and physiology for sports massage unit
- Unit USP41 - Workbook download
- Module 1 - Assignment 1 - Understand the structural organisation of the human body
- Module 2 - Assignment 2 - Understand the structure and functions of the endocrine system
- Module 3 - Assignment 3 - Know the structure and functions of the digestive system
- Module 4 - Assignment 4 - Know the structure and functions of the urinary system
5

Section 4 - Unit USP42 - Principles of health & fitness unit
- USP42 - Workbook and course notes download
- Module 1 - Assignment 1 - Understand the benefits of an active, healthy lifestyle
- Module 2 - Assignment 2 - Understand the effects of exercise on the body
- Module 3 - Assignment 3 - Know the components of fitness
- Module 4 - Assignment 4 - Know the principles of training
- Module 5 - Assignment 5 - Understand the importance of healthy eating
6

Section 5 - Unit USP43 - Understand the principles of soft tissue dysfunction unit
- USP43 - Workbook and course notes download
- Module 1 - Assignment 1 - Understand soft tissue dysfunction
- Module 2 - Assignment 2 - Understand the process of repair of soft tissue
7

Section 6 - Unit USP44 - Professional practice in sports massage unit
- USP44 - Workbook and course notes download
- Module 1 - Assignment 1 - Understand legislation required in sports massage
- Module 2 - Assignment 2 - Understand scope of practice in sports massage
- Module 3 - Assignment 3 - Understand the standards relevant to the sports massage profession
- Module 4 - Assignment 4 - Understand the principles of professional practice in sports massage
- Module 5 - Assignment 5 - Understand how to produce, maintain and store client records
8

Section 7 - Unit USP45 - Sports massage treatments unit
- USP45 - Workbook and course notes download
- Module 1 - Assignment 1 - Understand the history and development of massage
- Module 2 - Assignment 2 - Understand the fundamentals of sports massage treatments
- Module 3 - Assignment 3 - Understand how to assess and screen clients for sports massage treatments
- Module 4 - Assignment 4 - Understand evaluation of sports massage treatments
9

Section 8 - Revision for exam
- Practice exam questions & revision activities
- Learning outcome 2 - The Skin
- Learning outcome 3 - The Skeletal system
- Learning Outcome 4 - Joints
- Learning Outcome 5 - The Muscular System
- Learning Outcome 6 - The Nervous System
- Learning Outcome 8 - The Cardiovascular System
- Learning Outcome 9 - The Respiratory System
- Learning Outcome 10 - The Lymphatic System
- Learning Outcome 13 - The Effects of sports massage on the body systems
10

Section 8A - Revision for exams - Practice exam questions
- Revision practice questions
- Revision Question Paper - Section 1 - Questions 1 - 15
- Revision Question Paper - Section 2 - Questions 16 - 30
- Revision Question Paper - Section 3 - Questions 31 - 45
- Revision Question Paper - Section 4 - Questions 46 - 60

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