The course is comprised of all the required elements needed to work effectively and efficiently as a sports massage therapist. Completion of the course will enable you to treat dysfunctional tissue,  improve sports performance and aid recovery. 

Structure 

The qualification is comprised of 5 units which are all mandatory.

  • Anatomy and physiology for sports massage 
  • Principles of health and fitness 
  • Understand the principles of soft tissue dysfunction 
  • Professional practice in sports massage 
  • Sports massage treatments 

Learners who complete this qualification will be able to gain employment and obtain insurance to work as a sports massage therapist.

Progression

  • VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Sports massage therapy
  • CPD workshops delivered by PAYGT and accredited by the International Guild of Complementary Therapist (IGCT). 

Assessment

5 X Workbooks completed off-site and supported by home-study guides 

3 x Practical observations 

1 x 60 question Multi-Choice Paper 

Award

VTCT Nationally Recognised Certificate  

Equipment

You will need to bring the following items  

  • Lever arch file, dividers and plastic wallets 
  • 3 bath towels 
  • 4 small hand towels 
  • Sewing tape measure 
  • 12-inch Goniometer  

Where and when

Greenhouse Therapies 40 Parkgate Rd Chester CH1 4AJ

  • 15 alternate Sundays 
  • May 21, June 4, July 2, 16, 30 Aug 20, Sept 24, Oct 8, 22 Nov 5, 19 Dec 3, 17 Jan 14, 28
  • Cost: £1800
  • Time: 10.00 - 4.30 

Places: 6 max

Special discounted rate

Previous learners of Greenhouse Therapies are eligible to receive a reduced rate. Please contact Dee on 01244637851 for the latest discount .