Sports Massage Level 3

Course code: OSC1039

This home learning course has been designed for those interested in becoming a sports massage therapist.

Gain a detailed understanding of the human body’s anatomy and physiology.
Learn how to boost clients' sports performance and aid recovery from injury through massage.
Understand how to produce and tailor a safe and effective treatment plan for each client.
Develop an in-depth knowledge of massage theory and techniques.

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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.

Course Duration

Up to one year.

Study Hours

Approximately 100 hours.

Course Outcome

You will receive a Certificate of Achievement from ABC Awards and Certa Awards and a Learner Unit Summary.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Tutor-marked assessments.

Unit 1

Anatomy and 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, and tapotement

Unit 6

Massage Techniques 2

The need for different massage positions
Prone massage positions
Neck and shoulders
Back
Pelvis
Legs and feet

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 from ABC Awards and Certa Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

Awarding Body

This course has been endorsed by ABC Awards and Certa Awards for its high-quality. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. We will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the ABC Awards and Certa Awards website.

This course has been benchmarked at level 3 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of knowledge and understanding that you would expect at this level.

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 XO Student Discounts card
FREE CV critique service
FREE employability guide to help you impress future employers
*Comprehensive study guide
*Open Study College pen and highlighter
*Student study planner
*Student notebook
*Document wallet

* 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 Adviser Team a call on 03300 563 100 and they’ll do their best to help.