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  • YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy (601/5011/7)

    This qualification enables learners to perform massage on dysfunctional tissue and excludes working on recent acute injuries or pre-existing conditions.

    YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy

    Qualifications Type

    Technical Specialism

    Qualification Number (QN)

    601/5011/7

    Availability

    Operational start date – 1 December 2014

    Operational end date –

    Certification end date –

    Latest version of qualification – YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Performance Massage (610/0701/8)

    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

    • Assessment workbook
    • Theory assessments
    • Worksheets
    • Observations of practical skills (x3)

    Overview

    This qualification enables learners to perform massage on dysfunctional tissue and excludes working on recent acute injuries or pre-existing conditions. The purpose of this qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide plan, provide and evaluate massage treatments. Treatments can be carried out for pre-, post- and inter-event, maintenance and restorative purposes, using a range of basic massage techniques.

    Qualification details

    This qualification contains content to support learners to:

    • Anatomy and physiology for sports massage
    • Principles of health and fitness
    • Professional practice in sports massage
    • The principles of soft tissue dysfunction
    • Fundamentals of sports massage treatments
    • Assessment and screening of clients for sports massage treatments
    • Formulation of massage strategies in accordance with clients requirements and expectations
    • Application of fundamental sports massage techniques
    • Evaluation of sports massage treatments

    Benefits of YMCA Awards endorsement

    Realise extra value from existing, non-regulated training programmes

    Evidence high standards of teaching, resources and support

    Learn from our experts to reach your ongoing development ambitions

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