The Level 3 Diploma in Performance Massage course is an industry recognised qualification and provides you with the knowledge and skills to provide massage for preparation and recovery from physical activity and exercise on non-pathological/ non-injured soft tissue perhaps in conjunction with personal training.
About The Course
Scope of practice is restricted to working on non-pathological soft tissue and excludes working with injuries or pre-existing conditions. Upon completion of this qualification, you can work as a qualified performance massage therapist working with non-injured clients in an exercise, sporting or clinic setting.
This qualification is the pre-requisite to the Level 4 Sports Massage Therapy course where you can work with both uninjured and injured tissue, treat someone a lot closer to the acute phase of healing and utilise advanced methods of sports massage therapy.
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The Level 3 Diploma in Performance Massage is a LIVE course, which involves both distance learning and attendance to course dates.​ There are six mandatory course attendance dates held over a minimum period of 3 months. All assessments can be completed on the course dates, but theory exams can be deferred to a later date if you wish or even completed prior the the course dates should you enrol early enough.​
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You have up to 12 months from when you enrol, but it is often completed much sooner than that. As long as you complete the distance learning wither before or during the course dates, and you complete the theory exams and practical assessments during the course, you can expect to be complete by the last attendance date (subject to any re-assessments if required).
What Will You Learn
At Telford Soft Tissue Therapy School, we take a modern approach to soft tissue therapy. Thoughts about sports massage have changed considerably over the years and it is now understood that the effects of massage is largely due to neurological responses via our contact with receptors in the skin rather than actually stretching and lengthening soft tissue.
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You'll not only learn how to provide massage treatments during this course. You'll learn general clinical skills, critical thinking and invaluable communication skills to support clients wellbeing and participation in physical activity and sport.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must be at least 16 years old, be fit enough to perform massage, have a passion for helping people, good communication skills, IT skills, an interest in learning about the body and the motivation to learn and practice outside of course dates.
Units, Topics & Assessments
1
Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology
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Structural organisation of the human body.
Structure and functions of the skin, lymphatic system, and urinary system.
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Online workbook
2
Lifestyle Management and Health Awareness
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Structural organisation of the human body.
Structure and functions of the skin, lymphatic system, and urinary system.
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Online workbook
3
Further Anatomy & Physiology for Performance Massage
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Promoting a healthy lifestyle.
Importance of healthy eating.
Supporting clients to adhere to exercise and physical activity.
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Written worksheet
4
Massage Professional Practice
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Legislation in the massage therapy industry.
Scope of practice when providing massage therapy.
The standards of the massage profession.
The principles of professional practice.
Producing, maintaining and storing client records.
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Written worksheet
5
The Principles of Soft Tissue Dysfunction
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The effects of performance massage on the body systems.
The principles of performance massage treatments include the benefits, and different contexts such as pre- and post-event.
Establishing treatment goals including carrying out subjective and objective assessments.
Conducting client assessments.
Designing performance massage treatment plans.
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Written worksheet
6
Assessing Clients And Treatment Planning
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The fundamentals of performance massage treatments including different techniques, client and therapist positioning.
Preparing for, and performing performance massage in different settings.
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Written worksheet
Two practical observations
7
Application of Performance Massage
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Understanding soft tissue dysfunction and injury.
The process of soft tissue repair.
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Written worksheet
Two practical observations
8
Providing Post-Treatment Care Advice
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Evaluating performance massage treatments.
How the lifestyle of the client can affect the effectiveness of the treatment.
Importance of healthy eating.
Principles of post-treatment advice.
Evaluating performance massage treatments.
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Written worksheet
Two practical observations
Course Price
Full course cost is £849.
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You can choose to pay a £125 deposit followed by 3, 6, 9 or 12 months payments.
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Full payment must be made prior to certification.
Course Dates
Friday's
21st March,
4th April,
2nd, 16th May,
13th, 27th June,
19th September
Course Location
Address
Randlay Community Centre
Randlay Avenue
Telford
Shropshire
TF3 2LH
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