Adult & Higher Education

Are you ready to advance your career in sports therapy, rehabilitation and athletic performance? Our VTCT Level 5 Diploma in Sports Massage is designed for qualified therapists looking to enhance their knowledge, develop advanced practical skills and work confidently with clients experiencing complex muscular and soft tissue issues.

Throughout the course, you will develop your knowledge and practical skills in:

• Advanced Anatomy and Physiology – Understanding the musculoskeletal system, biomechanics and human movement.
• Advanced Sports Massage Techniques – Developing hands-on skills to address complex soft tissue conditions.
• Injury Assessment and Clinical Reasoning – Understanding client presentations and selecting appropriate treatment strategies within your scope of practice.
• Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation – Exploring common sports injuries, recovery principles and rehabilitation approaches.
• Advanced Treatment Planning – Designing individualised treatment plans based on client needs and assessment findings.
• Soft Tissue Dysfunction – Understanding muscular imbalances, restricted movement and soft tissue complaints.
• Client Consultation and Professional Practice – Developing communication, record-keeping, professional boundaries and safe working practices.
• Practical Application and Case Studies – Applying your learning through supervised practical work and client-based scenarios.

Applicants should be over 16 years old and must have completed the Level 4 Certificate or Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy or equivalent to undertake this qualification.

Students will need to complete a maximum of 10 hours per week additional study (variable throughout course). You may be required to practise on a willing body outside guided learning hours to consolidate knowledge and practise techniques.

A massage couch and massage materials would be useful to take to events and allow you to practise your treatments.

Graduates of this qualification will be able to gain employment as a Level 5 Sports Massage practitioner, providing a range of advanced sports massage techniques for recent non-acute injuries and for pre-existing conditions. This may include working in clinics, for sporting teams, or as a mobile therapist, in either an employed or self-employed context.

FEES

• Pay in full
• Installment Plan