COMBINED LEVEL 3 & 4
SPORTS MASSAGE & SOFT TISSUE THERAPY
This course is designed to enable learners to gain the necessary practical skills and knowledge to provide Sports Massage, Soft Tissue, and Myofascial Release Therapy to the general public, to treat a range of sports and activity injuries and dysfunction.
About the course
This combined Level 3 and 4 Sports Massage Therapy course is run as a blended learning course, with practical attendance held at our Manchester City Centre venue, virtual lessons attended on Zoom, plus pre-recorded video lessons, and course work completed on our AHG Online Academy. Upon successful completion, you will be awarded the VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy.
Pre-requisites
None.
Course Dates - 2023/24 (ALL COURSES ARE 100% ATTENDANCE)
WEEKENDS (THIS IS A BLENDED LEARNING FORMAT)
Induction (ZOOM) Choice of 18th or 23rd September. 10am to 3pm
L3 Access Course - October 21st/22nd/28th/29th (4 days, 9am to 6pm).
WKD1023. November 18th/19th; December 9th/10th; January 20th/21st 2024; February 19th/18th; March 16th/17th; April 20th/21st; May 18th/19th; June 15th. Plus two additional assessment days.
CLOSING DATE FOR BOOKING: 1ST SEPTEMBER (Level 3 course work needs to be completed by January 2024)
WEEKDAYS (THIS IS A BLENDED LEARNING FORMAT)
Induction (ZOOM) Choice of 18th or 23rd September. 10am to 3pm
L3 Access Course - Choice of July 10th to 14th or October 16th to 20th (5 days, 10am to 5pm).
MON1023. November 13th to 17th; December 4th to 8th; January 15th to 19th, 2024. Plus two additional assessment days.
CLOSING DATE FOR BOOKING: 1ST SEPTEMBER (Level 3 course work needs to be completed by November)
Zoom Sessions - There will be some live zoom sessions which will be agreed amongst the student cohort, these are likely to be 2 hour evening sessions in between practical dates. All sessions are recorded.
Course Content
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Anatomy & Physiology
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Functional Anatomy
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Client Consultations
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Contraindications, Contra-actions and After-care
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Sports Massage Techniques
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Pre, Post and Inter-event Sports Massage
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Clinical Joint Assessments (Ankle, Knee, Hip, Shoulder & Back, Muscle Testing, Neurological Tests, Special Tests)
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Postural Assessment – Static, Dynamic & Functional
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Myofascial Release
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Myofascial Postural Re-alignment
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Trigger Point Therapy
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Soft Tissue Mobilisation & Release
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Muscle Energy Techniques (PIR & RI)
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PNF
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Static Stretching
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Peripheral Joint Mobilisations (Passive Accessory & Physiological)
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Joint Articulations
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Sports Injury Treatments
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Cryotherapy & Thermal Therapy
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Spinal Injuries and Dysfunction
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Upper Limb Injuries and Dysfunction
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Lower Limb Injuries and Dysfunction
Course Fees:
Please note, we are not government funded, and you are unable to pay for this course with student finance.
£2199.00 (10% discount if paid in full). Interest free instalment payments are available with a £500 deposit.
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