Introduction
This qualification gives learners the knowledge, integrity, competency and proficiency to perform sports massage on a range of clients who have no underlying pathological conditions. Successful achievement of the qualification will allow the learner to gain employment within an organisational setting or alternatively in a self-employed environment.
Entry requirements
This course comes with a comprehensive home study pack, complete with online learning, so there are no further pre-requiresites required.
Qualification structure and credit value
The learner must achieve all eight mandatory units. The total credit value is 30
Mandatory units - Credit Value required: Minimum 30, Maximum 30.
Anatomy and physiology for Sports Massage (T/602/5331) - this unit is worth 4 credits
Applying sports massage techniques (A/602/5332) - this unit is worth 7 credits
Assessing clients and treatment planning (R/602/5336) - this unit is worth 3 credits
Assisting soft tissue repair (J/602/5334) - this unit is worth 2 credits
Professional practice in sports massage (L/602/5335) - this unit is worth 2 credits
Providing post-treatment care (A/602/5329) - this unit is worth 2 credits
Anatomy and physiology for exercise (H/600/9013) - this unit is worth 6 credits
Principles of exercise, fitness and health (A/600/9017) - this unit is worth 4 credits
Assessment
Coursework
Portfolio of Evidence
Practical Demonstration / Assignment
Multiple Choice Examination
