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Sports Massage Therapy (Level 5 Certificate)

VTCT
Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy

Course Overview

The VTCT Level 5 Certificate in Sports MassageTherapy is aimed at experienced massagetherapists who wish to develop massage skills,knowledge and understanding.This qualification will enable you to work withnon-acute recent injuries and pre-existingconditions for restorative and correctivepurposes, with focus on posture, gait,ligamentous and neural conditions.Through this qualification you will develop anin depth understanding of, and use a range ofcomplex assessment methods and complexmassage techniques. On completion of this qualification you will beable to gain employment as a Level 5 SportsMassage Practitioner using a variety of softtissue and assessment techniques. You willbe able to work with recent non-acute injuriesand pre-existing conditions. This may includeworking in clinics, for sporting teams or as amobile therapist. This may be in an employed orself-employed context.
  • Start Date
    15 Sept 2025
  • Study Mode
    Part-Time
  • Duration
    1 Year
  • Campus
    Strand Road

Available Sessions

  • Course
    Campus
    Type
    Start Date
    Fees
  • Course: Vocational Training Charitable Trust (VTCT) Level 5 Certificate Sports Massage Therapy
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date: 15/09/2025
    Fees:
    Part time per annum fee to be confirmed

You may be eligible for funding on this course *

If you are an employer or employee of a NI based company

* Terms and Conditions apply

Course Offering

  • Site location Strand Road

Course Modules

  • Conduct Complex Assessment for Sports Massage
  • Provided Complex Massage Techniques for Sports Massage
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage TherapyIt is expected that you will be currently working in the area of sports massage therapy and have access to a range sports massage clients

ROI Requirements

Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy It is expected that you will be currently working in the area of sports massage therapy and have access to a range sports massage clients

Work Placement

It is expected that a student undertaking this course is currently working in the sports massage industry

Fee Information

  • Additional Fees
  • Uniform - 10

What's Next?

Further Study

Students completing this course may choose to advance to degree programs in related fields, such as physiotherapy, sports science, and other specialised disciplines.

Career Prospects

students may enter into a range of careers within the sports massage industry such as; Private Practice, Sports Teams and Organisations, Rehabilitation Centers, Fitness Centers and Gyms, Sports Medicine Clinics, Spa and Wellness Centers, Education & Training

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