Sports Massage Therapy - VTCT Diploma

Sports Massage Therapy - VTCT Diploma

Course ID:
PC65038

Academy:
Hair, Beauty & Related Therapies

Introduction:
This course looks at Sports Therapy Massage techniques for use in a variety of environments. It includes units on understanding joint and muscle function and muscular-skeletal injuries, as well as giving advice on post-medical sports massage treatment. It is therefore a comprehensive qualification for practitioners of this specialits function at the non-medical level.

Study Mode & Location:
This 20 week course will last for 3 hours per week. It will be held at Preston College, Fulwood Campus, St Vincent`s Road, Preston, PR2 8UR.

Students need to be aware of the client requirement for practical assessments as outlined in the assessment paragraph.

Course Content:
Units of study include:

• Support health, safety and security in the workplace (M2)
• Support employment standards (M74)
• Provide sports therapy massage in all environments (M132)
• Understand and advise on joint and muscle function in physical activity (M163)
• Understand musculo-skeletal injuries and conditions and advise on post-medical sports massage treatment (M164)

Assessment:
All units are internally assessed by an assessor observing and questioning your practical work. There are also assignments, plus units M2 and M74 are externally assessed by a single test paper. All practical assessments must be carried out on paying clients and you will be asked to provide clients for some assessments.

Careers & Progression Opportunities:
Successful completion of this course allows progression to HNDs in Sports Therapy or Beauty Therapy, or to a Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Therapies. You may also seek employment in the beauty, health/fitness or holistic therapy industries.

Additional Costs:
The course fee for this course are £520. You will also need the following equipment/materials. (Please note: costs are approximate and will be confirmed at induction).

• Uniform from £20

How To Apply
You may need to have an informal interview with a Adult Admissions Adviser before enrolling on this course.
Many courses have limited places so please enquire as soon as possible. Following interview, the earliest you may enrol is mid-June.

Money Matters
There are NO fee discounts for this course.

Help, Advice & Further Information
If you know of someone who would like to study a course at Preston College but their first language is not English, please contact the Advice Centre on their behalf to discuss the options available.

Opening Hours:
Mon-Thur 9am-7.30pm (9am-5pm during College holidays)

Fri 9.30am-4.30pm

The information contained in this leaflet was correct at the time of production. Preston College however, reserves the right to alter or amend the details contained in this leaflet. This course will run subject to sufficient student numbers.

Requirement
Students aged 16-18 will need 33 GCSE points. Students aged 19 or over will need a good level of general education (comparable to GCSE at pass grade or above) or related qualifications at Level 2 and 3. VTCT also stipulate that all candidates have an appropriate previous qualification in Body Massage Diploma. A basic qualification in First Aid is an advantage. Appropriate Anatomy and Physiology will be covered in the course.