• YMCA Level 4 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy (Soft Tissue Dysfunction) (610/3569/5)

    The purpose of this qualification is to provides the learner with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide targeted therapeutic interventions to facilitate efficient recovery from injury and/or soft tissue dysfunction, enhance performance and help prevent injury.

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    YMCA Level 4 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy (Soft Tissue Dysfunction)

    Qualifications Type

    Occupational Entry

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    Occupational qualifications provide the knowledge and skills to meet industry minimum standards of deployment for a particular role. This can support learners in getting their first job within the sector, or add additional roles to their existing scope of practice.

    Qualification Number (QN)

    610/3569/5

    Qualification size

    GLH: 391 / TQT: 796

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    Total Qualification Time (TQT)

    This is an estimate of the total amount of time, measured in hours that a learner would reasonably need to be able to show the level of achievement necessary for the award of a qualification.

    Total Qualification Time is made up of the following two elements:

    The number of hours which an awarding organisation has assigned to a qualification for guided learning (see below)
    An estimate of the number of hours a learner will reasonably be likely to spend in preparation, study or any other form of participation in education or training – including assessment – which takes place as directed by (but not under the immediate guidance or supervision of) a lecturer, supervisor, tutor or other appropriate provider of education or training.

    Guided Learning Hours (GLH)

    This is:

    Face to face delivery (learning delivered by a lecturer, supervisor, tutor or other appropriate member of the training team)
    eLearning with a lecturer, teacher or tutor present/available in real-time (the learner and tutor can be either remote or in the same physical place during eLearning)
    Invigilated assessment (external tests sat under controlled or open-book conditions)
    Internal assessment carried out by the learner with a lecturer, teacher or tutor present/available in real time (the learner and tutor can be either remote or in the same physical place during assessment).

    This is not unsupervised learning such as:

    eLearning that the learner carries out unsupervised and with no real time support from a lecturer, teacher or tutor
    Assessment internally carried out by the learner without a lecturer, teacher or tutor present/available in real time (for example, completing a Learner Assessment Record (LAR) at home)
    Any additional further study, revision and training activities that the learner does unsupervised to support their learning.

    Availability

    Operational start date: 1 March 2024

    Operational end date:

    Certification end date:

    Entry Requirements

    Learners must be aged 16+, be fit enough to perform massage and be able to communicate with clients.

    Assessments

    Questions/answers on anatomy and physiology, anatomy and physiology for sports massage therapy, massage professional practice, post treatment care and advice
    Information resources
    Presentation
    Exposition
    Observation of practical skills
    Treatment log
    Showcase

    Endorsement

    Overview

    Fully endorsed and supported by The General Council for Massage Therapy (GCMT) and developed in association with The Association for Soft Tissue Therapists (SMA), this qualification has been mapped to the latest national occupational standards (NOS).

    Currently working as a Personal Trainer? Use this qualification to diversify your services including

    treatment of conditions resulting from soft tissue dysfunction
    treatment of minor injuries sustained during physical activity
    ease muscular tension

    Qualification details

    To achieve the YMCA Level 4 Diploma Sport Massage Therapy (Soft Tissue Dysfunction) (610/3569/5) learners must obtain seven mandatory units:

    UnitLevel
    Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology (M/650/4982)3
    Anatomy and Physiology for Sports Massage Therapy (D/650/9440)4
    Massage Professional Practice (M/650/1362)3
    The Use of Non-Electrical Modalities in the Treatment of Soft Tissue Injury and Dysfunction (H/650/9442)4
    Assessment and Planning Sports Massage Therapy Treatments (F/650/9441)5
    Applying Sports Massage Therapy Treatments (K/650/9444)4
    Post-treatment Care and Advice (J/650/9443)4

    Learners will complete two assessment tasks to achieve this qualification:

    UnitAssessment
    Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology (M/650/4982)Questions/answers on anatomy and physiology
    Observation
    Written task (invigilated)
    Anatomy and Physiology for Sports Massage Therapy (D/650/9440)Questions/answers on Anatomy and physiology for sports massage therapy
    Presentation
    Massage Professional Practice (M/650/1362)Questions/answers on Massage professional practice
    The Use of Non-Electrical Modalities in the Treatment of Soft Tissue Injury and Dysfunction (H/650/9442)Information resources
    Presentation
    Assessment and Planning Sports Massage Therapy Treatments (F/650/9441)Exposition
    Observation of practical skills
    Treatment log (record of further treatments)
    Showcase
    Applying Sports Massage Therapy Treatments (K/650/9444)Exposition
    Observation of practical skills
    Treatment log (record of further treatments)
    Showcase
    Post-treatment Care and Advice (J/650/9443)Questions/answers on Post treatment care and advice
    Exposition
    Observation of practical skills
    Treatment log (record of further treatments)
    Showcase

    This qualification is required for industry recognition as a sports massage therapist. It may be used to support access towards degree studies related to Sports Therapy and/or Sport and Exercise Sciences.

    The information below provides details of our fees for our approved centres. If you’re a learner, you’ll need to find a training provider to get an accurate cost for completing one of our qualifications. Training providers will charge learners more than the prices listed below to cover the costs of the delivery of teaching and assessment they complete on our behalf.

    YMCA Level 4 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy (Soft Tissue Dysfunction) (610/3569/5) – £117

    Teaching and learning resources

    UniteLearning available?Manual available?
    Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology (M/650/4982)✔️✔️
    Anatomy and Physiology for Sports Massage Therapy (D/650/9440)✔️*✔️
    Massage Professional Practice (M/650/1362)✔️✔️
    The Use of Non-Electrical Modalities in the Treatment of Soft Tissue Injury and Dysfunction (H/650/9442)❌✔️
    Assessment and Planning Sports Massage Therapy Treatments (F/650/9441)❌✔️
    Applying Sports Massage Therapy Treatments (K/650/9444❌✔️
    Post-treatment Care and Advice (J/650/9443)❌✔️

    * LO6 – Understand the anatomy and physiology of the major joints of the body is not covered.

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