Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy

Course Overview

The Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy equips learners with the essential skills and knowledge to effectively provide sports massage therapy to clients with dysfunctional tissue, without acute/post-acute injuries or underlying pathological conditions. This qualification is ideal for those aspiring to pursue a career in sports massage or enhance their skills within the fitness and health sectors.

Key Details

• Qualification Accreditation Number: 601/4930/9
• Eligibility: Open to individuals aged 18 and above.
• Prerequisites: No specific entry requirements; however, learners should possess basic communication skills and physical fitness suitable for performing sports massage.
• Guided Learning Hours: 225 hours in total.
  • In-Person Learning: 40 hours of practical, hands-on training over 4 days, with the assessment on the last day.
  • Online Learning: Approximately 185 hours dedicated to online learning and completion of the Learner Achievement Portfolio (LAP).

Additional Course Features

Learners will have access to:

• MFE (Motion Fitness Education) x STS (Sports Therapy Scotland) Learning Portal.
• Active IQ E-Manual.
• Active IQ E-Learning.
• Support from STS & MFE throughout their learning journey.

Target Audience

• Individuals aged 18+.
• Those seeking a career in sports massage therapy.
• Fitness professionals wishing to expand their service offerings.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, learners will be able to:

1. Assess Clients and Plan Treatments: Construct and implement tailored sports massage treatment plans.
2. Understand Soft Tissue Dysfunction: Gain comprehensive knowledge of soft tissue injuries, their causes, and the principles of tissue repair.
3. Apply Sports Massage Techniques: Execute a range of sports massage techniques effectively, understanding their impact on the body.
4. Professional Practice: Adhere to professional standards and legislation, ensuring safe and ethical practice.
5. Evaluate Treatments: Assess the effectiveness of treatments and provide informed aftercare advice.

Course Structure

The qualification comprises five mandatory units that cover all essential aspects of sports massage therapy:

1. Anatomy and Physiology for Sports Massage

   • Understanding the human body’s structural organization.
   • Study of the skeletal, muscular, nervous, and other key systems.
   • Effects of sports massage on body systems.

2. Principles of Health and Fitness

   • Benefits of a healthy lifestyle.
   • Effects of exercise and the principles of training.

3. Understanding the Principles of Soft Tissue Dysfunction

   • Differentiation between soft tissue injury and dysfunction.
   • Soft tissue repair processes and factors influencing recovery.

4. Professional Practice in Sports Massage

   • Legal obligations, scope of practice, and professional standards.
   • Client communication, record-keeping, and ethics in practice.

5. Sports Massage Treatments

   • History and development of massage.
   • Assessing clients, planning, and applying sports massage treatments.
   • Evaluation and aftercare.

Progression Opportunities

After completing this diploma, learners may advance to:

• Active IQ Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy.
• Careers in fitness instructing and related fields.

Accreditation and Professional Associations

This qualification is accredited by Active IQ and recognized internationally, supported by Skills for Health. Graduates will be eligible for insurance to practice in the UK and may join professional associations to enhance their credentials. UAE REPs accreditation is currently under process.

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Join the Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy to start your journey towards becoming a qualified sports massage therapist. Click the link below to register.