L4 Sports Massage Course

Our L4 Sports Massage Course is accredited with Active IQ, one of the leading awarding bodies in the industry.  Upon completion you will be able to gain insurance from any of the major insurers, allowing you to carry out advanced massage techniques and treat injured soft tissue with peace of mind.

In combination with our L3 course and your massage log, you will have covered all the required course content, over the required amount of time, to gain membership of the Sports Massage Association (SMA).

Course Units

• Conducting Subjective and Objective Assessment
• Provide Sports Massage Techniques to Prevent and Manage Injury
• Treatment Modalities to Support Soft Tissue Repair

As a L4 sports therapist you will have the required skills and confidence to assess a wide range of injuries at all major joints of the body,  using a range of clinical, functional movement and muscle testing protocols.  In addition to being able to treat pathological (injured) tissue, your advanced skills will mean you will be able to treat muscle dysfunctions more efficiently and more effectively than L3 practitioners.

Prerequisites

The Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy (QCF)
I’m afraid we cannot accept ‘L3’ certifications that were not issued from a recognised awarding body and/or if there were less than 5 face to face days with the tutor during your course (unless you have subsequently been accepted by the SMA as a member through completion of a Case Study).

Course Format

• It is possible to complete the Level 4 Sports Massage Course within 3 months.  There will be approximately 42 hours face to face tutor contact time and up to 10 hours of home study a week.  For tutor contact time, choose between  6 Wednesdays or 6 weekend days.
• In addition to the above 6 contact days you can choose to attend an additional consolidation day if you have struggled to practice sufficiently at home. No new content will be covered on this day and it attracts an additional £150 fee.
• Much of your contact time with the tutor will focus on developing your practical techniques and confidence whilst treating injured clients. This will involve you working on fellow students, your friends/family and clients provided by York Holistic Training.   Class sizes are kept small so you can receive the one on one tuition necessary for you to get the most out of this course.
• The majority of the theory content will be completed by you at home, but will be reinforced throughout your practical sessions.
• You will also have access to YHT’s online learning videos to support your practical skill development at home. You are given access to this upon booking so you can begin learning straight away, and is life time access, allowing you to view new and updated videos post certification.
• Student numbers allowing, past and current students are also offered the opportunity to observe, attend or act as clients in classes they have already taken in order to consolidate learning, free of charge.
• Your tutor, Rachel Booth, has been a practicing sports massage therapist and lecturer for many years; specialising in NeuroKinetic muscle testing, related remedial treatment and exercise and pain management. She is always either a phone call or an email away if clarification and guidance is required between tutor contact sessions.

Course Units

• Conducting Subjective and Objective Assessment
• Provide Sports Massage Techniques to Prevent and Manage Injury
• Treatment Modalities to Support Soft Tissue Repair

Course Assessment

Assessment for the Level 4 Sports Massage Course is largely ongoing in the form of a production of a portfolio of evidence.  This contains 3 worksheets, a short information sheet, a massage log and evidence of 5 practical observations. Your ability to apply advanced assessment techniques and massage methods to injuries at different joints will take place throughout the course in order to avoid assessment overload towards the end.

There is no theory examination for this course.

Accreditation
This course is accredited with Active IQ and therefore fully insurable. The duration and nature of the course ensures that upon completion of L4 you will eligible for membership of the Sports Massage Association (SMA).