Service Description

The main aim of the VTCT Skills (ITEC) Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage is to enable learners to gain the necessary practical and theoretical skills in order to provide sports massage therapy treatments to the general public and to gain employment in the sports industry. What you will learn • Treatment modalities to support soft tissue repair – to include the aims of treatment and treatment options during acute, sub-acute and chronic stages of injury, treatment protocol, use of and adverse reactions to cryotherapy and thermotherapy • Sports massage techniques to prevent and manage injury – to include a range of soft tissue techniques, protocols to follow for each technique, evaluating the effects of each technique, preparing clients, monitoring tissue response throughout treatments, adapting the techniques and treatment plan to meet the needs of each client, adapting own posture throughout the application to ensure safe and effective application and presenting aftercare advice to the client The learner will also develop knowledge about client care and communication and health, safety and hygiene which is essential in order to work and be successful in the industry Case studies required: Portfolio of evidence 5 full treatments and 5 client consultations/ assessments Opportunities for progression Once learners have achieved the VTCT Skills (ITEC) Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage they may progress on to other VTCT Skills (ITEC) or equivalent qualifications at level 5 for example: • Level 5 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy • Sports science • Physiotherapy Pre-requisites: A recognised Level 3 qualification in Sports Massage