MASSAGE CERTIFICATE & SPORTS MASSAGE DIPLOMA
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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 Sports Therapy Organisation and the Federation of Holistic Therapists. Plus all of our qualifications and CPD courses are insured via Balens.
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.
20 minute walk from the mainline train station.
course price
Level 3 Sports Massage: £1,177.00
Level 4 Sports Massage: £1,207.00
Combined Level 3 & 4 Diploma: £2,234.00
Book Now to secure your place with a £99 course deposit.
Interest free payment plan available (see further details below).
COURSE DATES & Time 2023
SPRING 2023
Level 3 Certificate:
10th – 12th February & 10th – 12th March 2023 (face to face training)
Level 4 Diploma:
21st – 23rd April & 19th – 21st May 2023 (face to face training)
Plus revision and assessment day on 3rd & 4th June 2023
Combined Level 3 & 4 Diploma:
All dates in February, March, April, May and June 2023
All face to face training days run from 09:00 – 18:00 daily.
Training weekends run from Friday to Sunday
SUMMER 2023
Level 4 Diploma:
23rd – 25th June & 14th – 16th July 2023 (face to face training)
Plus revision and assessment day on 29th & 30th July 2023
All face to face training days run from 09:00 – 18:00 daily.
Training weekends run from Friday to Sunday
WINTER 2023
Level 3 Certificate:
1st – 3rd September & 29th September – 1st October 2023 (face to face training)
Level 4 Diploma:
27th – 29th October & 17th – 19th November 2023 (face to face training)
Plus revision and assessment day on 2nd & 3rd December 2023 (face to face)
Combined Level 3 & 4 Diploma:
All dates in September, October, November and December 2023
All face to face training days run from 09:00 – 18:00 daily.
Training weekends run from Friday to Sunday
Secure your place on our upcoming course with a £99 course deposit.
Book Your Place
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About the course
COURSE outline
- 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.
Course delivery is supported via an online student revision platform, which has access to all course material, power-point talk through videos and practical demonstration videos. However students are also welcome to record any practical demonstrations during face to face delivery also.
You will work with different members of the group throughout the weeks (subject to COVID restrictions) 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 limited to 12 – 14 students per course to help ensure quality teaching and learning.
Our Sports Massage qualification courses are independently accredited by both the Sports Therapy Organisation and the Federation of Holistic Therapists.
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 (an introduction and flushing technique)
- Petrissage (to include: kneeding, wringing and rolling techniques)
- Tapotement (to include: hacking, cupping, pounding and more)
- Friction technique (to include: Circular, transverse and longitudional superficial frictions)
- 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
- Plus all students need to complete 50 clinical hours (detailed in a clinical hours logbook)
Our Level 4 Sports and Remedial Massage Diploma focuses on advanced massage techniques, with application to injury treatment.
During the course you will be introduced to a range of common sports injuries, along with a range of advanced massage techniques. Focus is drawn to the design of inury treatment plans, which include pre-treatment assessment, treatment through the use of massage techniques and post treatment testing.
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 STO and work as a Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist.
Techniques include:
- Muscle Energy Techniques (METs are massage technique that includes a stretch to the musce tissue) such as:
- Soft Tissue Release (STR – sometimes referred to as Pin and Stretch)
- PNF stretching
- Myofascial Release techniques
- Neuromuscular Techniques (NMTs are massage techniques that produce an ischemic response through the use of static pressure) such as:
- Trigger pointing and strain-counter-strain
- Manual compression
- Other techniques also referred to include:
- Active Movement Technique
- Deep frictions
- Theromodalities (Hot & Cold therapy)
- Introduction to Kinesiology taping
- Joint and muscle testing is a large compenent of the course and will be intriduced alongside massage techiques. Joint and musce testing is often referred to as Musculoskeletal examination and assessment.
Assessment methods:
This course has three assessment methods which include
- A practical assessment
- Video assessment
- Detailed case study assessment
- Plus all students need to complete 100 clinical hours (recorded within a clinical hours logbook)
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 STO 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 and strain-counter-strain
- Active Movement Technique
- 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:
To complete the combined Level 3 and 4 diploma, you need to complete all assessments at Level 3 and Level 4 along with 150 clinical hours in total.
Book Your Place
Secure your place now with a £99 course deposit.
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Course Formats Available
Level 3 Sports Massage Certificate
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
- Plus all students need to complete 50 clinical hours
Level 4 Sports & Remedial Massage Diploma
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 injury assessment, treatment design and treatment. On successful completion of this course you will be able to treat sports injuries, gain professional insurance to practise and join a professional body such as the FHT or STO 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
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 elements 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 focus on injury assessment, treatment design, and treatment. 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. On successful completion of this course you will be able to treat sports injuries, gain professional insurance to practise and join a professional body such as the FHT or STO 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.
Benefits & Supportive resources
Key Benefits include:
- Structured home study
- Quality practical training
- Online revision platform that can be accessed via app or laptop at any time. The Online revision platform contains many theory based recap videos along with videos of practical demonstrations to aid homebased practise and revision in between training weekends
- Video demonstrations of skills for added support available on Core Elements YouTube channel
- Academic support by phone and email
- Eligible to join the Sports Therapy Organisation and the Federation of Holistic Therapists, professional association
- Ability to gain professional insurance for practise via Balens or BGI (or via the STO or FHT) and to use the title ‘Sports Massage Therapist’ (at Level 3) or ‘Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist’ (at Level 4)
- Option to progress straight to Level 4 (from Level 3) and to Level 5 (from Level 4)
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