Sports Massage Therapy Certificate Level 4

Sports Massage Therapy (Soft Tissue) Certificate Level 4 (QCF) Awarding Body: VTCT Course Details To achieve this qualification, candidates must complete following mandatory units: Practical anatomy & physiology skills for sports massage. Identification of major landmarks and structures where injury occurs. Applying sports massage to prevent and manage injury upon non pathological and pathological tissue. A Course for Those who wish to practice within a clinical or a sports specific environment, or for those who wish to progress toward academia or a higher level qualification within the industry. The qualification is vocationally recognised and endorsed by the Sports Massage Association (SMA). Entry Requirements Learners must be in possession of one or more of the following: A VTCT Level 3 qualification in Sports Massage Therapy. Other equivalent qualifications related to Sport, Exercise or Fitness or Sports Massage. Assessment Unit 1 is marked internally via portfolio of evidence of knowledge and understanding of functional anatomy & physiology. Additionally the unit will be assessed by completion of 2 observations on body landmarks, joints and muscles. Unit 2 will be internally assessed by the means of completion of portfolio evidence and practical observations of the learner planning, applying and evaluating massage methods. Learning Outcome Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy. Membership of Sports Massage Association (SMA); whereby you can work independently in private practice/self-employment. Progression after Programme Foundation Degree (Fd SC) in Sports Coaching and Exercise. BSC (Hons) Sports Therapy.