Sport Science and Performance Therapy BSc (Hons) Degree
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SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPY LEVEL 4 CERTIFICATE
Overview
About the Course
Advance your expertise in sports massage therapy with a qualification that develops advanced skills, deepens anatomical knowledge, and prepares you to support athletes and clients through injury recovery and performance enhancement in a range of professional settings.
The SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPY LEVEL 4 CERTIFICATE is designed to equip practitioners with the competence to treat recent, non-acute injuries and pre-existing conditions. Building on Level 3 skills, the course covers a wide array of massage techniques, functional and special massage tests, and advanced understanding of functional anatomy and physiology. Learners gain the ability to assess and advise on treatment modalities that support soft tissue repair at every stage of injury and recovery.
Key modules include conducting subjective and objective assessments, providing sports massage techniques to prevent and manage injury, and applying treatment modalities for soft tissue repair. You will master active, passive, and resisted range of movements, postural analysis, functional testing, and special tests, ensuring safe and effective practice on muscle and para-tendon injuries.
Assessment is practical and robust, comprising five practicals and three workbooks completed outside of teaching. Graduates are qualified to gain employment and insurance as Level 4 Sports Massage Practitioners, working in clinics, with sporting teams, or as mobile therapists, either employed or self-employed. The qualification also provides a progression route to the VTCT Level 5 Certificate in Sports Massage, further enhancing your professional capabilities.
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
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 soft tissue techniques and will be able to advise on treatment modalities to support soft tissue repair.
Fees
| FEE | COST |
|---|---|
| Tuition | £1200 |
Please note that while we make reasonable adjustments to remove any barriers to education, additional fees may be payable where this is not possible. For example, to provide additional support due to a disability. Please contact us if you believe you have any additional needs so that we can discuss your options before enrolling on a course.
Financial Support and Funding
To help with the costs of studying, this course is eligible for:
To check your individual eligibility, please contact us online or telephone 01252 405555.
Your Course
What modules are covered?
- Conducting subjective and objective assessment
- Provide sports massage techniques to prevent and manage injury
- Treatment modalities to support soft tissue repair
How will I be assessed?
- 5 Practicals
- 3 Workbooks (Completed in students' own time outside of teaching)
Your Future
What Next?
Graduates of this qualification will be able to gain employment and insurance as a Level 4 Sports Massage Practitioner, providing a range of advanced Sports Massage Techniques for recent non-acute injuries and for pre-existing conditions. This may include working in clinics, for sporting teams or as mobile therapists. This may be in an employed or self-employed context.
You will be able to progress on to the VTCT Level 5 Certificate in Sports Massage (QCF) which will build upon the skills, knowledge and understanding gained at Level 4.
Entry Requirements
What previous qualifications and experience will I need?
You will need a Level 3 Sports Massage or equivalent Sports Massage qualification.
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WHY STUDY AT FARNBOROUGH?
CAREER FOCUSED DEGREES
We focus on giving you the skills and knowledge to kick-start your career, which is why many of our courses are more hands-on than you might expect.
CLASSROOM BASED LECTURES
Our class sizes are similar to college, which means you won’t get lost in the crowd or feel like just a number with us.
SMALL CAMPUS EXPERIENCE
Our small campus is full of plants, natural light, and new facilities that will help you feel good while studying. Plus, you’ll have exclusive access to University Centre study spaces in the College.
PLENTY OF PERSONALISED SUPPORT
Studying a degree at a small institution means your lecturers will know all your strengths and weaknesses, and give you valuable feedback and support to help you go further.
University Centre Farnborough
C/O Farnborough College of Technology, Boundary Road, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 6SB
Call: 01252 405555 Email: info@farn-ct.ac.uk
