YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Performance Massage (610/0701/8)
This qualification enables learners to perform massage at a fundamental level on nonpathological tissue, perhaps as an adjunct to a personal training or gym session.

YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Performance Massage
Qualifications Type
Technical Specialism
Equipment specialisms build on the knowledge and skills of occupational qualifications, enabling learners to expand their scope of practice to work with in a broader range of equipment.
Other technical specialisms build on the knowledge and skills of occupational qualifications, enabling learners to perform specific roles within their organisation or upskill within their existing role (e.g. First Aider, Safeguarding Lead etc).
Qualification Number (QN)
610/0701/8
Availability
Operational start date – 1 March 2023
Operational end date –
Certification end date –
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Entry Requirements
- Aged 16+
- Be fit enough to perform massage
- Be able to communicate with clients, although these skills will be developed during the qualification.
Assessments
- Knowledge questions
- Worksheets
- Written tasks
- Observations
Endorsement


Overview
This qualification enables learners to perform massage at a fundamental level on nonpathological tissue, perhaps as an adjunct to a personal training or gym session.
The purpose of this qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide massage for preparation and recovery from strenuous activities. It also meets the pre-entry requirement for the new YMCA Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy (Soft Tissue Dysfunction) – the only qualification mapped to the new NOS that meets the requirements for entry to SMA for membership as a sports massage therapist.
Qualification details
This qualification contains content to support learners to:
- Understand the anatomy and physiology of the skin and major body systems including the cardio-respiratory, endocrine, lymphatic, musculoskeletal, nervous, and urinary systems.
- Understand the interaction between the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, and the effects of exercise of body systems.
- Understand soft tissue dysfunction, the process of soft tissue repair and the effects of performance massage on body systems.
- Understand the importance of healthy eating, how to promote a healthy lifestyle and affect lifestyle can have on the effectiveness of performance massage treatments
- Understand legislation and standards relevant to the massage profession, including scope of practice and the principles of professional practice
- Conduct client assessments, design performance massage treatment plans and perform performance massage treatments
- Apply the principles and methods of post-treatment care and evaluate the effectiveness of treatment plans
Benefits of YMCA Awards endorsement
Realise extra value from existing, non-regulated training programmes
Evidence high standards of teaching, resources and support
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