YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Performance Massage
| Qualification | QN | GLH | TQT | Operational start date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Performance Massage | 610/0701/8 | 271 | 455 | 01/03/2023 |
Supported by membership bodies
Fully endorsed and supported by The General Council for Massage Therapy (GCMT) and developed in association with The Association for Soft Tissue Therapists (SMA), this qualification has been mapped to the latest national occupational standards (NOS).
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Supported by Y-Mark
Our free Y-Mark digital assessment workbooks are very similar to a typical eLearning knowledge check or quiz. They contain a mixture of multiple choice and multiple response questions is an accessible and easy to navigate layout.
They can be completed anywhere there is an internet connection and, as they're self-marking, save tutors an average of 25 minutes per learner. All this adds up to more class time to perfect those practical skills!
Learners must be aged 16+, be fit enough to perform massage and be able to communicate with clients.
To achieve the YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Performance Massage (610/0701/8), learners need to achieve 8 mandatory units:
| Unit | Assessment(s) |
|---|---|
Fundamentals of anatomy and physiology (M/650/4982) |
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Lifestyle management and health awareness (K/616/7949) |
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Further anatomy and physiology for performance massage (L/650/1361) |
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Massage professional practice (M/650/1362) |
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The principles of soft tissue dysfunction (A/650/6136) |
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Assessing clients and treatment planning (R/650/1363) |
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Application of performance massage (Y/650/1365) |
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Providing post-treatment care advice (T/650/1364) |
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The YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Performance Massage is a pre-entry requirement for the YMCA Level 4 Certificate in Sport Massage Therapy (Soft Tissue Dysfunction). The Level 4 qualification is required for industry recognition as a sports massage therapist.
These qualifications may be used to support access towards degree studies related to Sports Therapy and/or Sport and Exercise Sciences.
The information below provides details of our fees for our approved centres. If you're a learner, you'll need to find a training provider to get an accurate cost for completing one of our qualifications. Training providers will charge learners more than the prices listed below to cover the costs of the delivery of teaching and assessment they complete on our behalf.
Registration and certification fees
YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Performance Massage (610/0701/8) — £65.00 per learner
Teaching and learning resources
Unit | eLearning available? | Manual available? |
|---|---|---|
Fundamentals of anatomy and physiology (M/650/4982) | Yes | Yes |
Lifestyle management and health awareness (K/616/7949) | Yes | Yes |
Further anatomy and physiology for performance massage (L/650/1361) | Yes | Yes |
Massage professional practice (M/650/1362) | Yes | Yes |
The principles of soft tissue dysfunction (A/650/6136) | No | Yes |
Assessing clients and treatment planning (R/650/1363) | No | Yes |
Application of performance massage (Y/650/1365) | No | Yes |
Providing post-treatment care advice (T/650/1364) | No | Ye |
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