Massage Therapy for Sports Level 3 Diploma

Course code

Y986

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Attendance

Part time

Duration

16 weeks

Intake

Twice yearly View the Adult Course Guide for more details

The purpose of the Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy for Sports (RQF) is to provide learners with the knowledge of anatomy and physiology for sports massage, provide an understanding of sports massage techniques, and demonstrate professional practice.

This is a vocational qualification that will allow learners to qualify for insurance, membership of professional bodies and employment as a Sports Massage Therapist.

Anatomy and physiology for sports massage

Principles of health and fitness

Understanding the principles of soft tissue dysfunction and injury

Understand professional practice in sports massage treatments and understand and provide different sports massage treatments

You will be assessed using a range of methods which will simulate the working environment. These will include completion of a range of practical demonstrations of massage treatments along with generating a portfolio of evidence.

There are no formal entry requirement for this course, however students should have an interest in sports massage. Confident with written work in order to complete work portfolio. English level should be at least level 1.

Some courses are free for eligible learners, this is shown in the course details. You may be eligible for a free course if you are:

Unemployed and in receipt of an income-based benefit (for example JSA, ESA or Universal Credit)
Employed and earning less than the low-income threshold
Studying for your first full Level 2 qualification on an eligible legal entitlement course
Aged 19-23 and studying for your first full Level 3 qualification or on an eligible legal entitlement course
Your eligibility for a free course will be assessed and confirmed at enrolment.
If you would like to discuss any aspect of fees and funding please call the Funding Team on 0161 280 8500, 0161 280 8581 or 0161 280 8689

ADVANCED LEARNER LOAN

Many of our adult learners pay for their Level 3 and above courses with an Advanced Learner Loan. If a loan is available this is indicated in the course details. It’s easy to apply, your household income isn’t taken into account and there are no credit checks. You only need to start paying back your Advanced Learner Loan when you are earning more than £25,000 per year.

Course Fee: £1,417.00

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