This course encompasses all of the required elements needed to work as a proficient and effective sports massage therapist.
On completion of this course, a learner can gain employment or become self-employed as a sports massage therapist. In addition to this, it can be an extra service and/or product to offer clients as part of a Personal Trainer business. The course content encompasses all of the required elements needed to work as a proficient and effective sports massage therapist.
The course covers A&P with a focus not only on systems such as the skeletal and muscular systems but also on the skin, lymphatic system and urinary system. In addition, soft tissue dysfunction as well as treatments and professional practice are covered in depth. Assessments across the course incorporate portfolio completion, practical observations and completion of a multiple choice question paper.
While much of this course will be taught through our award-winning and flexible e-learning platforms, you will still benefit from the practical experience taught in our in-person workshop and assessment sessions.
Our expert Sports Massage tutors lead 4 days of practical face-to-face learning which gives our learners the ability to learn through doing rather than from a textbook. We believe that this approach to learning sets our training above the rest and will give out graduates the much-needed confidence to form a successful career in this industry.
There is a high volume of resources available for learners across our e-learning, student zone and social media platforms.
This course is built and taught by industry experts and is the perfect springboard into the industry of Sports Massage. You will be armed with the knowledge and skills to plan, deliver and evaluate sports massage treatments for the general public and for athletes alike.
This is a full package course that will set you up to start a career in Sports Massage. With the learning and practical experience you will gain and a complimentary massage couch included in the course, you are truly set up to build your business.
With the specialist units and training that this course provides, you will be able to offer both a wider spectrum of services to your existing PT client base or supply bespoke sports massage therapy. Either can be offered as an employed or self-employed sports massage therapist. In addition to this, you will be able to obtain the relevant insurance and apply for membership to organisations such as the Sports Therapy Association.
You will have the skill set to work with clients who have a range of dysfunctional tissue issues in settings such as pre/post and intra event roles as well as maintenance massage services.
If you were to look for progression route qualifications, this Sports Therapy Massage course will enable you to move onto the Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy.
When it comes to securing your first position as a fitness professional, you will have the advantage of our unparalleled reputation in the industry. As soon as employers see the name Future Fit on your CV, they know you’ve been trained by the best.
We work with leading gyms and health clubs to secure you a guaranteed interview once you have qualified such as David Lloyd, GLL, GM Active and many more!
We create and test courses with our industry connections specifically to provide you with the skills they’re looking for, ensuring you are career ready based on employer needs and feedback.
In addition to the guaranteed interviews, you will also receive our Career Toolkit which gives access to ProZone and Dietary Analysis Software.
ProZone:
Receive a 30-day free trial to ProZone, an online training platform, accredited by CIMSPA. You will have access to training videos, resources and articles on various topics
Once you train with Future Fit, you become part of the family where our aim is to help you succeed in as many ways as we can.
At Future Fit Training, we’ll help you not only obtain a qualification but build a career, enhancing your learning and development and building your confidence with further courses, training and a lifetime of ongoing support.
To train and qualify with Future Fit is to become part of the family. To benefit from nearly 30 years of forging the finest health and fitness professionals. Why trust your training with anyone else?
We have over 40 venues across England, Scotland and Wales, including venues in London, Birmingham, Portsmouth and Manchester.
To find a course near you, download the price guide and speak to one of our experienced careers advisors.
I study with Future Fit because of their long-standing reputation within the health & fitness sector. Widely trusted by professional coaches it was the only provider I would know could lead me to where I wanted to go & support me ongoing in my career.
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Anyone from the age of 16 can enrol and complete any of our non-practical e-learning courses. Practical courses can only be attended on or after your 18th birthday but can be enrolled on and booked in advance of this.
Many gyms will accept applicants of 16 years of age, but be aware that if you are planning to work outside of clubs or leisure centres as a Personal Trainer, an Exercise to Music Instructor or a Pilates Teacher, you may not be eligible for the required insurance until you are 18 years old or over.
For more information on course entry requirements and admissions please contact one of our Careers Advisers who will be happy to answer any of your questions.
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