Sports massage

A vocationally related qualification (VRQ), at level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework. Candidates will expand their knowledge of anatomy, physiology and exercise delivery and will be able to assess and treat soft tissue dysfunction and provide post care advice to adults.

What can you do after the course?

Gain access on to the Sports Massage Association Membership
Obtain insurance to practice as a sports masseur
Start using your new skills as soon as you have confirmation that you have passed all elements

Dates

13th, 14th, 15th, 16th February 2010 (Teaching Days)
13th and 14th March 2010 (Assessment Days)

Venue

Bannatyne Health Club, 42-44 Priory Queensway, Birmingham, B4 7LA

Qualification structure

Unit 1 – Clinical Issues in Sports Massage
Unit 2 – Further Anatomy and Physiology for Sports Massage
Unit 3 – Sports Massage Techniques
Unit 4 – Assessment of the Client for Sports Massage
Unit 5 – Soft Tissue Injury and Repair
Unit 6 – Post Care Advice following Sports Massage

Assessment Internally assessed:

Theory papers consisting of short answer questions
Practical observed assessment of the candidate demonstrating musculo-skeletal knowledge, as part of a fifteen minute treatment
Observation of candidate carrying out sports massage therapy
Client record form based on a case study, completed under invigilated examination conditions
Worksheets.

Externally assessed:

A 95 minute theory paper consisting of forty multiple choice questions.

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