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About the course

The VTCT Level 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

Candidates will need to have completed a Level 3 Sports Massage qualification (VTCT/ITEC/YMCA/AIQ).  If you do not have Level 3 Sports Massage qualification, please see our combined Level 3/4 course here.

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

WKD1123. 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 one additional assessment day.

CLOSING DATE FOR BOOKING; 1ST SEPTEMBER

WEEKDAYS (THIS IS A BLENDED LEARNING FORMAT)

Induction (ZOOM) Choice of 18th or 23rd September. 10am to 3pm

MON1123. November 13th to 17th; December 4th to 8th; January 15th to 19th, 2024.   Plus one additional assessment day.

CLOSING DATE FOR BOOKING: 1ST SEPTEMBER​

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

  • Functional Anatomy

  • Clinical Joint Assessments (Ankle, Knee, Hip, Shoulder & Back, Muscle Testing, Neurological Tests, Special Tests)

  • Postural Assessment – Static, Dynamic & Functional

  • Myofascial Release

  • Myofascial Postural Re-alignment

  • Trigger Point Therapy

  • Soft Tissue Mobilisation

  • Soft Tissue Release

  • Muscle Energy Techniques (PIR & RI)

  • PNF

  • Static Stretching

  • Peripheral Joint Mobilisations (Passive Accessory & Physiological)

  • Joint Articulations

  • Sports Injury Treatments

  • Cryotherapy & Thermal Therapy

  • Spinal Injuries and Dysfunction

  • Upper Limb Injuries and Dysfunction

  • 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.

£1599.00 (10% discount if paid in full).  Interest free instalments are available with a £500 deposit.

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LEVEL 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 Therapy to the general public.

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