MASSAGE CERTIFICATE & SPORTS MASSAGE DIPLOMA
Passionate about Health, Therapy and Teaching
Level 4 Sports Massage and Remedial Massage Diploma
Our Level 4 sports diploma or our combined Level 3 and 4 Diploma in Sports and Remedial massage is designed for those who are looking to use massage professionally and aim to develop advanced Sports and Remedial Massage techniques.
Level 3 Massage Therapy Certificate
Our Level 3 Massage Certificate focuses on developing base massage skills and provides a detailed introduction to massage therapy which will enable you to provide a full-body therapeutic massage treatment, and an full body Sports Maintenance Massage.
Both our Level 3, and Level 4 courses are independently accredited by the Federation of Holistic Therapists and are insured via Balens.
COURSE DATES 2021
Spring 2021 dates:
Level 3 Certificate:
26th – 28th February (online delivery) plus 19th – 21st March 2021 (face to face) & 10th – 11th April
Level 4 Diploma:
23rd – 25th April & 21st – 23rd May 2021 –
*Level 4 practical assessment = 13th June 2021
April Level 4 = Fully Booked
Combined Level 3 & 4 Diploma over 4 long weekends:
All Level 3 dates in February & March Plus Level 4 dates June & July
Practical assessment = 1st August 2021
Summer 2021
Level 4 Diploma:
25th – 27th June & 16th – 18th July 2021
Practical assessment = 1st August 2021
Autumn 2021
Level 3 Certificate:
17th – 19th September & 8th – 10th October 2021
Level 4 Diploma:
29th – 31st October & 26th – 28th November 2021
Practical assessment = 12th December 2021
Combined Level 3 & 4 Diploma:
All dates in September, October, November & December 2021
The remaining balance can be paid in one go, or via interest free instalments.
VENUE
Core Elements Training Centre,
First Floor Offices, 8 Bath Road, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 4BA (Entrance off Prospect Place).
Easy access from the M4 via junction 15 and 16. 10 – 15 minute walk from the mainline train station, with direct links from London, Reading, Bath, Bristol and more.
course price
Level 3 Sports Massage: £1,047.00 – Offer Applied
Level 4 Sports Massage: £1,057.00
Combined Level 3 & 4 Diploma: £2,047.00
Our Combined Diploma is currently reduced by £150 and our Level 3 & Level 4 only courses are currently reduced by £70
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About the course
COURSE outline
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Our Sports Massage Therapy Diploma and Certificate is taught over a weekly format or over long weekends depending on the course dates selected.
Both course formats require independent reading and massage practise to be completed prior to training assessments.
Pre-course reading is also required and will be sent out in good time prior to course start dates.
Due to the nature of massage therapy, a large proportion of the course is practical-based allowing you to gain as much hands-on practice and confidence as possible.
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- Teaching Methods
- Level 3 Massage Course Certificate
- Level 4 Sports & Remedial Massage Diploma
- Combined Level 3 & 4 Diploma
Our courses are taught using a hands-on approach, therefore you will be providing massage therapy throughout the teaching days, whilst receiving ongoing input from the tutor.
You will work with different members of the group throughout the weeks to acquire experience massaging different body types and the different ways people hold muscle tension.
This will provide experience in adjusting the depth of massage to fit different needs.
Our courses are taught by experienced and qualified tutors in a small group environment.
Places are limied to 12 students per course to help ensure quality teachng and learning.
Our Level 3 Sports Massage Therapy course will enable you to offer maintenance Sports Massage Therapy to your clients and to work as a Sports Massage Therapist.
This courses teaches the foundations to massage therapy and on conclusion of the course you will be able to provide a full body Sports Maintenance Massage, including work to the hands, feet and stomach.
During the course you will be introduced to the following techniques.
Techniques include:
- Effleurage
- Petrissage
- Tapotement
- Friction technique
- An introduction to PNF stretching
- Basic scapula release
- An introduction to ITB release
- Anatomy and Physiology for massage therapy.
Assessment methods:
There are three assessment methods included within this course which include
- Theory assessment
- Practical assessment
- Case study assessment
Our Level 4 Sports and Remedial Massage Diploma focuses on advanced massage techniques.
During the course you will be introduced to a range of common sports injuries, along with a range of advanced massage techniques.
Focus will be drawn to treatment design and injury assessment.
On successful completion of this course you will be able to treat sports injuries, gain insurance to practise and join a professional body such as the FHT or STA and work as a Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist.
Techniques include:
- Soft Tissue Release (STR)
- Myofascial Release techniques
- Neuro Muscular Techniques (NMT)
- Trigger pointing
- Positional release
- Muscle Energy Techniques (MET)
- Deep frictions
- Theromodalities (Hot & Cold therapy)
- PNF stretching
- Introduction to Kinesiology taping
- MSK examination and assessment (joint and muscle testing).
Assessment methods:
This course has three assessment methods which include
- A practical assessment
- Video assessment
- Detailed case study assessment
Our Combined Level 3 and Level 4 Sports and Remedial Massage Diploma will develop both your foundation massage skills and your advanced massage skills.
The course will start with the basics of massage therapy along with anatomy and physiology and over the weeks you will develop both your theory and practical skills.
On conclusion of the Level 3 elements you will be able to provide a full body Sports Maintenance Massage. Once all of the Level 3 elemetns are completed you will gain your Level 3 certificate.
The course will then progress onto the Level 4 elements and advanced massage development.
Level 4 elements focuse on advanced massage techniques and injury management.
During this part of the course you will be introduced to a range of common sports injuries, along with a range of advanced massage techniques.
Focus will be drawn to treatment design and injury assessment.
On successful completion of this course you will be able to treat sports injuries, gain professional insurance to practise and join a professonal body such as the FHT or STA and work as a Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist.
Techniques include:
- Effleurage
- Petrissage
- Tapotement
- Soft Tissue Release (STR)
- Myofascial Release techniques
- Neuro Muscular Techniques (NMT)
- Trigger pointing
- Positional release
- Muscle Energy Techniques (MET)
- Deep frictions
- Theromodalities (Hot & Cold therapy)
- PNF stretching
- Introduction to Kinesiology taping
- MSK examination and assessment (joint and muscle testing).
Course Formats Available
Level 3 Sports Massage Certificate
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Our Level 3 Sports Massage Therapy course will enable you to offer maintenance Sports Massage Therapy to your clients and to work as a Sports Massage Therapist. This courses teaches the foundations to massage therapy and on conclusion of the course you will be able to provide a full body Sports Maintenance Massage, including work to the hands, feet and stomach. During the course you will be introduced to the following techniques. Techniques include:
Assessment methods: There are three assessment methods included within this course which include
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Level 4 Sports & Remedial Massage Diploma
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Our Level 4 Sports and Remedial Massage Diploma focuses on advanced massage techniques. During the course you will be introduced to a range of common sports injuries, along with a range of advanced massage techniques. Focus will be drawn to treatment design and injury assessment. On successful completion of this course you will be able to treat sports injuries, gain professional insurance to practise and join a professonal body such as the FHT or STA and work as a Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist. Techniques include:
Assessment methods: This course has three assessment methods which include
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Combined Level 3 & Level 4 Sports and Remedial Massage Diploma
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Our Combined Level 3 and Level 4 Sports and Remedial Massage Diploma will develop both your foundation massage skills and your advanced massage skills. The course will start with the basics of massage therapy along with anatomy and physiology and over the weeks you will develop both your theory and practical skills. On conclusion of the Level 3 elements you will be able to provide a full body Sports Maintenance Massage. Once all of the Level 3 elemetns are completed you will gain your Level 3 certificate. The course will then progress onto the Level 4 elements and advanced massage development. Level 4 elements focuse on advanced massage techniques and injury management. During this part of the course you will be introduced to a range of common sports injuries, along with a range of advanced massage techniques. Focus will be drawn to treatment design and injury assessment. On successful completion of this course you will be able to treat sports injuries, gain professional insurance to practise and join a professonal body such as the FHT or STA and work as a Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist. Techniques include:
Assessment methods: In total the combined diploma has six assessment methods which include
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Other topics include
- Anatomy and physiology for sports massage
- The consultation process
- Postural assessment including examination and assessment for injury
- Sports and remedial injuries and considerations for treatment
- Treatment design for injury and management
- Health and safety
- Code of conduct
Course prerequisites
Students are required to be 18 years or above to study both the Level 3 and Level 4 course.
Students should have an adequate level of English to be able to complete the written course assessments.
There are no other prerequisites to study the Level 3 only course or the combined Level 3 & 4 Diploma. But, students should be prepared to complete self-study hours.
An accepted Level 3 sports massage or massage qualification is required to study the Level 4 only in Sports and Remedial Massage Therapy and students should be 18 years or above.
Students should, however, be prepared to complete self-study hours.
Supportive resources & sample reading list
Course resources are shared online through DropBox.
All course manuals and handouts are available along with a recommended reading list.
YouTube videos are also available to support practical learning such as the activities covered on the Level 4 Musculoskeletal Examination and Assessment day.
Some books on our recommended reading list include:
Course Tutor: Dawn Morse MSc
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Dawn Morse BSc, PGCE, MSc is the lead course tutor and the founder of Core Elements Training.
Dawn has a Masters Degree in Sports and Health Sciences, is a qualified teacher with a PGCE in post compulsory education and has over 15 years of teaching and lecturing experience. Prior to establishing Core Elements, Dawn was the programme leader for the University of Bath Sports Therapy foundation degree and taught across all three years of the degree. Dawn has also worked as an associate lecturer for 5 years for the Open University. Along with teaching and lecturing experience Dawn has worked for many years as a Sports Massage and Sports Therapist within a clinical environment.
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Course Deposit & Payment plan
A place on our upcoming Level 3, Level 4 and Combined Diploma courses can be secured with a £99 course deposit.
The remaining blance can then be paid over 1 or 2 further instalments or an interest free payment plan.
If you would ike to take advantage of the Interest Free Payment Plan, early booking is advised, as the plan can then be paid over a longer duration.
All payment plans are set to conclude when the final course assessment is due in (2 months after the final weekend for Level 3, and 3 months after the final weekend for Level 4).
Our Level 3, Level 4 and Combined Level 3 and 4 Sports and Remedial Massage Diploma training courses, are accredited by the
Federation of Holistic Therapists.
Course graduates can join either the FHT or the STA professional bodies upon graduation and gain insurance to practise.
Book Now with a £99 course deposit and the outstanding balance can be paid via interest free instalments
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