LEVEL 3 & 4 DIPLOMA IN SPORTS MASSAGE (Combined)
Active IQ Level 3 & 4 Diploma in Sports Massage
Combining the Level 3 and Level 4 ActiveIQ Sports Massage courses offers a powerful synergy, propelling you from beginner to knowledgeable therapist.
Seamless Progression
Build a solid foundation in Level 3, mastering fundamental massage techniques, anatomy, and client assessment. Level 4 seamlessly expands your knowledge and skills, delving into advanced techniques, pre-diagnosed injuries, and personalised treatment plans.
Deep Dive into Athletic Performance
Level 4 unlocks a deeper understanding of the athletic body – biomechanics, common movement dysfunction patterns, and sports-specific considerations. Master advanced techniques like trigger point therapy, myofascial release, and sports-specific stretches, maximizing your impact on athletes’ performance and recovery.
Comprehensive Athlete Care
Level 3 provides the basic toolbox, Level 4 expands it to a comprehensive arsenal. Address a wider range of pre-diagnosed injuries and movement dysfunctions, offering more complete care for your clients.
Optimize Learning and Efficiency
Combining both courses offers greater value and focus, allowing you to master advanced skills in a shorter timeframe. Benefit from consistent learning and momentum, building upon your existing knowledge and accelerating your progress towards becoming a sought-after sports massage therapist.
Course Content
- Anatomy & Physiology for Sports Massage
- Principles of Health & Fitness
- Soft Tissue Dysfunction
- Professional Practice
- Sports Massage Treatments – pre/post and preventative
- Sports Massage Techniques – effleurage, petrissage, compressions, frictions, tapotement, passive stretching
- Conducting subjective and objective assessment
- Provide sports massage techniques to prevent and manage injury
- Treatment modalities to support soft tissue repair
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements. Just bring a passion to learn!
Assessment
- Coursework/Project
- Multiple Choice Examination
- Portfolio of Evidence
- Practical Demonstration/Assignment
- Summative observations (including client assessment and treatment
planning) - Critical evaluations
Dates
18 days over 9 weekends:
2024
11th – 12th May
25th – 26th May
8th – 9th June
22nd – 23rd June
6th – 7th July
20th – 21st July
27th – 28th July
17th – 18th August
31st August & 1st September
Cost
£1,999
Location
Emstrey House
Shrewsbury Business Park
Shrewsbury
SY2 6LG
Your Tutor
Rob Hall has over 20 years industry experience behind him and tutors for various private training companies, teaching a wide range of Health, Fitness and Sports Therapy qualifications across the UK. To find out more about Rob click here.
What to Bring
- 2 medium/large towels and 1 hand towel
- Lunch
- Sportswear (and shorts)
- A4 Folder, dividers, plastic wallets, highlighters, paper
Career Progression
This qualification provides progression on to further specialist training in sports massage and routes into fitness instructing.
Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy
- The launchpad for your thriving career in the booming world of sports massage.
- The Active IQ Level 3 Diploma equips you with the fundamental skills and knowledge to not only deliver effective maintenance sports massage, but also to tackle a variety of common tissue dysfunctions with confidence.
- The Active IQ Level 3 Diploma is your key to unlock this exciting future.
- You’ll gain the expertise to:
- Master essential massage techniques
- Analyse and assess clients’ needs to develop personalized treatment plans
- Understand the anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system for deeper insights
- Apply your knowledge to treat common sports injuries and promote healing
- Develop effective communication and client care skills for a positive experience.
- Don’t wait to start your journey. Enroll in the Active IQ Level 3 Sports Massage Diploma today and embark on a fulfilling career that helps others reach their full potential.
Active IQ Level 4 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy
- Elevate Your Sports Massage Expertise: Level Up with Active IQ’s Level 4 Certificate
- Are you ready to take your sports massage skills to the next level? The Active IQ Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy is your gateway to advanced knowledge, expanded competencies, and a wider scope of practice.
- This program equips you to:
- Treat and manage complex patterns of dysfunction in your clients.
- Address pre-diagnosed injuries with confidence and precision.
- Apply advanced massage techniques and modalities for optimal results.
- Develop a deeper understanding of sports science and rehabilitation principles.
- Build a thriving practice by expanding your service offerings to a wider clientele.
- The Active IQ Level 4 Certificate provides the crucial tools you need to excel. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by. Enroll in the Active IQ Level 4 Certificate today and unlock your true potential as a sports massage therapist.
Active IQ Level 3 & 4 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy
- Master the Art of Sports Massage: Unify Your Skillset with the Active IQ Level 3 & 4 Combined Course.
- Ready to dive headfirst into the world of sports massage and emerge as a highly sought-after professional? The Active IQ Level 3 & 4 Combined Course offers the perfect launchpad for your journey, equipping you with the complete skillset and confidence to thrive in this rewarding field.
- This comprehensive program seamlessly blends the essential knowledge and techniques of:
- Active IQ Level 3 Diploma:
- Deliver effective maintenance sports massage
- Treat a range of common tissue dysfunctions
- Develop foundational skills and knowledge
- Active IQ Level 4 Certificate:
- Master advanced massage techniques and modalities
- Treat complex patterns of dysfunction and pre-diagnosed injuries
- Expand your service offerings and elevate your professional profile
- By enrolling in the combined course, you’ll accelerate your learning and career progression, completing both levels in a streamlined program, saving time and resources. Enroll today and embark on a rewarding path to success in the world of sports massage therapy.
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