Course description
Sports Massage Therapy
To prepare you to enter the specific sector of sports massage as a sports massage practitioner working with injured clients to support and treat soft tissue repair. All the units in this qualification relate directly to the specific job role of a sports massage practitioner.
Specifically, this qualification will develop your knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology to work on post acute injury and pre-existing conditions, dealing with musculoskeletal and para-tendon injuries.
You will develop the skills to conduct subjective and objective assessments, which will cover active, passive, and resisted range of movements, detailed postural analysis, functional testing and special tests. You will also develop the skills to work safely and effectively on muscle and para-tendon injuries using a variety of advanced soft tissue techniques and will be able to advise on treatment modalities to support soft tissue repair.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Entry Requirements:
- Entry onto this qualification can be via previous attainment of a Level 3 qualification in sports massage therapy or equivalent.
Eligibility:
- 19+
Who it's for:
- Those who wish to further their careers in sports massage with adults
Outcome / Qualification etc.
- Type: Diploma
- Course Level: Level 4
- Awarding Body: Active IQ Qualification Ref Number 601/4929/2
Course delivery details
Delivery: Remote delivery, with gym-based learning and assessment sessions.
Why choose Ixion Holdings Ltd
We are a national ‘Grade 1’ Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ training provider.
As part of Shaw Trust, in 2021 we supported over 475,000 people.
100% of respondents at their end of apprenticeship survey said their Teaching Assessor was knowledgeable and experienced.