LEVEL 4 DIPLOMA IN SPORTS MASSAGE
Active IQ Level 4 Diploma in Sports Massage
Elevate your career and empower your clients with a Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage from ActiveIQ. This nationally recognized program equips you with the advanced skills and knowledge to treat pre-diagnosed injuries, address common movement dysfunction patterns, and support athletes at all levels.
Enhance Your Profession
The aim of the Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy qualification goes beyond simply providing knowledge and skills. It’s about equipping you with the tools and confidence to become a competent and effective sports massage therapist capable of addressing a wide range of pre-diagnosed injuries and common movement dysfunction patterns.
Master Clinical Procedures
Go beyond basic questionnaires: Learn detailed palpation skills to identify muscle tone, trigger points, and limitations in range of motion.
Conduct Objective Physical Assessments
Ditch subjectivity and master standardized testing protocols for muscle strength, flexibility, and joint range of motion, ensuring accurate and reliable data. Interpret clinical findings, analyse medical history, and consider sport-specific demands to develop individualized treatment plans with clear goals and measurable outcomes.
Personalise your Treatment
Tailor soft tissue techniques to specific clients. Learn to address common muscular imbalances and movement patterns specific to different sports, optimising performance and preventing injuries.
By honing these skills and knowledge, you’ll graduate not just as a competent massage therapist, but as a skilled practitioner equipped to personalise treatment plans, address specific client needs, and ultimately, empower athletes to achieve their full potential.
Course Content
- Conducting subjective and objective assessment
- Provide sports massage techniques to prevent and manage injury
- Treatment modalities to support soft tissue repair
Entry Requirements
Learners must hold the Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy or equivalent. There is an element of communication involved (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) and learners should have basic skills in communication pitched at level 3.
Assessment
The aim of the Active IQ Level 4 Sports Massage Therapy course is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to treat and/or seek to correct common patterns of dysfunction and suitable pre-diagnosed injuries. Typically we require:
- Worksheets
- Summative observations (including client assessment and treatment
planning) - Critical evaluations
Dates
10 days over 5 weekends:
2024
6th – 7th July
20th – 21st July
27th – 28th July
17th – 18th August
31st August & 1st September
Cost
£1,199
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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