1Course Overview
Sports Massage Level 3
Course code: OSC1039
Study sports massage from home!
This home learning course has been designed for those interested in becoming a sports massage therapist.
- Gain a detailed understanding of anatomy and physiology necessary for effective massage.
- Learn how to boost clients' sports performance and aid recovery from injury through massage.
- Learn how to produce and tailor safe and effective treatment plans for a wide range of clients.
- Develop an in-depth knowledge of massage theory and technique.
All course materials will be delivered to you by post or email, so it couldn't be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors will help you every step of the way by email.
You can work at your own pace. Completed coursework can be delivered by post or via email, so handing in an assignment is simple.
Boost your career opportunities and equip yourself with the skills you need for your long term success. Home learning is simple and stress-free, so enrol with us today!
2Course Content
Unit 1: Anatomy & Physiology
- The skeleton
- Muscles
- How do muscles work?
- The nervous system
- Joints
- Ligaments and tendons
- Strains and sprains
Unit 2: Understanding Sports Massage
- Who is sports massage suitable for?
- How does sports massage work?
- Where and when sports massage should take place
- Pre-event massage
- Intra-event massage
- Post-event massage
- The benefits of sports massage
- What equipment do I need as a massage therapist?
Unit 3: Contraindications and Injury
- What is a contraindication?
- Total contraindication
- Local contraindications
- Modifications
- Lymphatic drainage massage
- Injuries
Unit 4: Client Assessment and Consultation
- Therapist safety
- Subjective assessment - Client history
- Treatment plans
Unit 5: Massage Techniques 1
- What is a massage stroke?
- Direction
- Pressure
- Speed
- Duration
- Types of techniques - Effleurage, Petrissage, Compression, Vibration, Friction, Tapotement
Unit 6: Massage Techniques 2
- The need for different massage positions
- Prone massage positions
- Neck and shoulders
- Back
- Pelvis
- Legs and feet
3Other Information
Assessment
The Sports Massage course is assessed by a series of written assignments, which are submitted to your tutor for marking. There is no external examination required.
Course Duration
You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies. We suggest that the course will take approximately 100 hours to complete. This is more than enough time to give you flexibility and work at your own pace without the pressure of deadlines.
Study Method
The course is designed for study by distance learning at home or at work. Students receive a course manual and study guide as well as full tutor support by email.
Course Outcomes
At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement by ABC Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (This lists details of all the units you have completed as part of your course).
The course itself has been designed by Open Study College to meet specific learners’ or employers’ requirements. The course has been endorsed under the ABC Awards’ Quality Licence Scheme. This means Open Study College have undergone external quality checks to ensure that the organisation and the courses’ it offers meet a high standard. Regular reviews of our courses are carried out as part of the endorsement process.
The completion of this course alone does not lead to an Ofqual regulated qualification, but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills towards regulated qualifications in the future. The unit summary can be used as evidence towards your Recognition of Prior Learning if you wish to progress your studies in this sector.
The course depth and study has been benchmarked at Level 3 against level descriptors published by Ofqual.
ABC Awards are a national awarding organisation that have years of experience in developing and awarding high quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. They have a comprehensive portfolio of over 650 Ofqual regulated qualifications on the national Qualifications and Credit framework (QCF) for all ages and abilities post-14.
4Q&As
Your Questions Answered
What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?
You do not need any previous knowledge to enrol onto this course.
What is included in the cost of my course?
- Dedicated personal tutor support
- Dedicated student support
- Assignment marking and feedback
- FREE CV writing service
- *Comprehensive study guide
- *Exclusive Open Study College Pen
- *Student study planner
- *Three colour highlighter
- *Student notebook
- *Document wallet
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* Not included with the online study option
Are there any additional costs?
No, everything you need is included in the price!
What happens if I lose my course pack?
It’s not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.
What if I still have questions?
That’s not a problem. We want to make sure you’re 100% confident about enrolling on the course and starting your study. So, just give our Student Support Team a call on 03300 563 100 and they’ll do their best to help.
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