Level 4 YMCA Sports Massage Therapy (Soft Tissue Therapy) Certificate

• Level 3 Sports Massage

You will undertake 4 modules;

Year 1 Modules

• Anatomy & aetiology of soft tissue dysfunction
• Clinical assessment methods and strategic planning
• The use of non-electrical therapeutic modalities in the treatment of soft tissue dysfunction
• Providing post treatment care

Contact hours are Friday mornings 9- 12. You will need to set aside time for home study and massage practice every week.  There will be additional opportunities to get involved in sports massage at local sporting events.

This course 50% Exam 50% Practical

The programme team have taken an approach that considers current industry needs and developed the programme to enable students to meet not only the YMCA learning requirements and knowledge but also the opportunity to practice in a structured learning environment. Students will the be able to apply this in a workplace or professional setting through designed learning opportunities and application in their own contexts.

The programme will be delivered on a part time basis to enable a combination of education and additional study, employment of managing life. It is suggested that you are in a position to manage your time in a professional manner to ensure that work is completed prior to sessions to maximise the learning opportunities within timetabled delivered sessions.

You will be issued with a reading list of textbooks for each module, you do not have to purchase the books as they are available in the South Devon College Library as either hardcopy textbooks or eBooks.

It is intended that this programme will prepare students for career opportunities and further study in a range of related specific professional programmes. The learning approach is student centred, allowing students to bring their own unique personalities, belief and experiences into a framework of progressive development. Students will also be able to work independently and self-sufficiently. The programme team will do their utmost to support and facilitate student learning and development to help them achieve their future aspirations.

Potential Job Roles

• Sports Massage Therapist
• Soft Tissue Therapist

Students on this course may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan. Please enquire for more information.