ITEC Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy

The main aim of the ITEC Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy is to enable learners to gain the practical and theoretical skills necessary to provide Sports Massage Therapy. It has been designed for practitioners currently working in Sport and Active Leisure, including Osteopaths, Physiotherapists, Sports Therapists and Massage Therapists. The purpose of this specialist qualification is to enrich practitioners’ understanding of advanced anatomical, physiological and pathological principles relevant to the application of Sports Massage. It will provide learners with advanced palpation skills and those needed to analyse posture and range of movement. It will also provide practitioners with a range of advanced skills and massage techniques to prevent and manage injury in Sport and Active Leisure. Practitioners will learn to critically evaluate massage strategies and methods to inform on future treatments.

It also aims:

• to provide skills at Level 4 in the Qualifications and Credit Framework for those interested in the Sport and active leisure industry
  
• to provide opportunities for staff in the Sport and active leisure industry to gain a Level 4 qualification
  
• to provide a stepping stone for learners leading into a Level 5 qualification in the Sport and active leisure Industry
  
• to sustain the interest of learners wanting to work in the Sport and active leisure industry
  
• to encourage knowledge and understanding of the Sport and active leisure industry at Level 4
  
• to provide opportunities for learners to focus on the development of the major Functional Skills and the wider Functional Skills in a Sports Massage context such as communicating with clients, working with others and problem solving
  
• to provide opportunities for learners to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in employment as a Sports Massage Therapist

Assessment

This qualification will be internally and externally assessed using the assessment of skills as set out below. Once all of the treatment evidence documentation, assignments and underpinning knowledge have been completed the learner will have a final practical examination carried out by the ITEC Examiner, who will also verify a minimum 10% sample of all treatment evidence documentation and assignments.

Learners will study the theory and concept of Sports Massage Therapy as well as anatomy and physiology of the body and how to plan and prepare for Sports Massage Therapy.

Pre requisites

This course is recommended for therapists who already hold a Diploma in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology and a recognised Level 3 qualification in Sports Massage or Level 3 Diploma in Massage.

Opportunities for Employment

This certificate enables graduates to conduct Level 4 Sports Massage Therapy in Sports and Active Leisure Industry - Gym, Health Clubs, Sporting facilities or Spas.

Opportunities for progression

Once learners have achieved the ITEC Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy they may progress on to other ITEC or equivalent qualifications at Level 3 and 4.

ITEC require 100% attendance in order to obtain the Level 4 Certificate. Students who do not attend all modules will need to organise tutorials with their tutor to enable them to access missed information.  A fee is payable for this service.

The Sports Massage Association (SMA) welcomes ITEC students graduating with an ITEC Level 3 or 4 Sports Massage Therapy qualification as members of the SMA upon application. You are able to apply for Level 1 Student Membership as soon as you’re in possession of an ITEC student registration number which will bring you many benefits during your studies.

The SMA is the only professional association in the UK dedicated exclusively to sports massage and is widely accepted as the leading independent membership body for sports massage. SMA membership is frequently advantageous in the job market. Please visit www.thesma.org to find out more and make your application.

Tutor: A member of the Athena In House teaching team 

Cost: The full ITEC Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy Course is £1200.00.

To secure your place: A deposit of £100.00 secures a place. The balance is then due no later than 30 days prior to commencement of the course. You can choose to spread the cost of the programme and pay by affordable monthly instalments over the duration of your course and on an INTEREST FREE BASIS - click here to complete an Easy Payment Plan form and submit it with your booking.

Those students who choose to take the final ITEC course assessments and examinations will also be required to pay the associated registration and assessment fees. These are currently set at £121.68 per examination and are subject to change at any time without prior notification and even after the initial payment has been made. These fees are payable in full on or before day one of the course and, once paid, are strictly non refundable.

Course times: 9.30am - 5.00pm

Course Dates:

ITEC Sports Massage Upgrade Course - Level 3 Conversion

We are aware that many sports massage therapists are qualified to level 3 but now wish to upgrade their qualifications to level 4 or 5. Unlike many colleges, which inform students that they need to start again "from scratch", we offer attendance on the level 4 course at a massive reduction in cost. Upgrade your skills quickly and easily to Level 4.

Details of the ITEC Level 4 course which we will be following are above.

Evidence of existing Level 3 Certification is required for entry onto this course.

Tutor: A member of the Athena In House teaching team 

Cost: The full ITEC Sports Massage Upgrade Course - Level 3 Conversion Course is £600.00.

To secure your place: A deposit of £100.00 secures a place. The balance is then due no later than 30 days prior to commencement of the course. You can choose to spread the cost of the programme and pay by affordable monthly instalments over the duration of your course and on an INTEREST FREE BASIS - click here to complete an Easy Payment Plan form and submit it with your booking.

Those students who choose to take the final ITEC course assessments and examinations will also be required to pay the associated registration and assessment fees. These are currently set at £121.68 per examination and are subject to change at any time without prior notification and even after the initial payment has been made. These fees are payable in full on or before day one of the course and, once paid, are strictly non refundable.

Course times: 9.30am - 5.00pm

Course Dates:

To view the ITEC Certificate in Sports Massage documents please click to visit: www.itecworld.co.uk

All of the recommended ITEC textbooks are available from the following online supplier:
www.bookdepository.co.uk

For further information on this course please contact us