Sports Massage Therapy VTCT Level 4 Certificate

38005L0 | Leigh College
Start Date | 18/03/2025
Time/Day | 18:00 - 21:00 TUE/WED

Is this course for me?

The VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy (QCF) is a vocational qualification that will prepare you for a career as a sports massage practitioner working with injured clients.
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What will I study?

You will develop the skills to conduct subjective and objective assessments, which will cover active, passive and resisted range of movements, detailed postural analysis, functional testing and special tests. You will also develop the skills to work safely and effectively on muscle and para-tendon injuries using a variety of soft tissue techniques and will be able to advise on treatment modalities to support soft tissue repair

How long is the course?

30 weeks

How will I be assessed?

Learners will be assessed through written booklets and 5 practical assessments.

What qualifications do I need?

Entry onto this qualification can be via previous attainment of a Level 3 qualification in sports massage therapy or equivalent

What can I progress onto?

This qualification will prepare you for employment as a sports massage practitioner working with injured clients. Learners who complete this qualification will be able to gain employment and obtain insurance to work as a sports massage practitioner. Employment opportunities exist in a variety of settings, including:



Private health clubs and leisure centres

Sports centres and clubs

Working independently/self-employed/mobile/home-based settings



This qualifications is different from the VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy since it qualifies you to work with injured clients.

Other Information

One year.

Course Fees

16-18 Year Olds 19+ year olds Free for eligible learners? Is Loan Available?
FREE £811.00 No No
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16-18 year olds do not pay exam fees.

Course fees shown are per annum for University Centre courses. Courses lasting longer than one year, fees will be payable per year.

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If you need advice on any financial support that may be available to you, please contact us on applications@wigan-leigh.ac.uk or phone 01942 761111

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