YMCA Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy Level 3

In a nutshell

At Level 3, a Sports Massage Therapist's role includes planning, providing and evaluating sport massage treatments.

Treatments can be carried out for pre, post and inter-event or maintenance and restorative purposes, using a range of basic massage techniques. Scope of practice is restricted to working on dysfunctional tissue and excludes working on recent acute injuries or pre-existing conditions.

This qualification is endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the management of sport and physical activity (CIMSPA).

This course is for...

… Qualified fitness professionals

… Those wanting to specialise in sports fitness

… Anyone looking for a career as a sports massage therapist.

Course content

Areas of knowledge and understanding you’ll cover during this course include the following modules:

• Anatomy and physiology for sports massage
• The principles of health and fitness
• The assessment and screening of clients
• The formulation of massage strategies
• Fundamental sports massage techniques

Skills relating to the qualification:

• Assessment and screening of clients for sports massage treatments
• Formulation of massage strategies in accordance with clients' requirements and expectations
• Application of fundamental sports massage techniques
• Evaluation of sports massage treatments

Entry Requirements

There are no formal pre-requisites for learners wishing to embark on the Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy.

Learners must be 16 years or older and it is helpful to have a keen interest in sport or health and fitness.

Additional information

This is both a practical and theoretical qualification, so you'll gain hands-on experience to reinforce your theoretical knowledge.