YMCA Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy (soft tissue dysfunction)
| Qualification | QN | GLH | TQT | Operational start date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy (soft tissue dysfunction) | 610/0736/5 | 172 | 290 | 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).
Aligned to the health practitioner membership requirements of Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) and meets the requirements for entry to SMA for membership as sports massage therapist.
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Currently working as a Personal Trainer? Use this qualification to diversify your services including
- treatment of conditions resulting from soft tissue dysfunction
- treatment of minor injuries sustained during physical activity
- ease muscular tension
Learners must be aged 16+, be fit enough to perform massage and be able to communicate with clients. They will also need to have completed either:
- YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Performance Massage (610/0701/8)
- YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy (601/5011/7) or equivalent.
To achieve the YMCA Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy (soft tissue dysfunction) (610/0736/5), learners need to achieve 4 mandatory units:
| Unit | Assessment(s) |
|---|---|
| Anatomy and aetiology of soft tissue dysfunction (D/650/1401) |
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Clinical assessment methods and strategic planning (F/650/1402) |
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| The use of non-electrical therapeutic modalities in the treatment of soft tissue dysfunction (H/650/1403) |
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| Providing post treatment care (J/650/1404) |
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This qualification is required for industry recognition as a sports massage therapist. It 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 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy (soft tissue dysfunction) (610/0736/5) — £35.00 per learner
Teaching and learning resources
Unit | eLearning available? | Manual available? |
|---|---|---|
| Anatomy and aetiology of soft tissue dysfunction (D/650/1401) | No | Coming soon |
| Clinical assessment methods and strategic planning (F/650/1402) | No | Coming soon |
The use of non-electrical therapeutic modalities in the treatment of soft tissue dysfunction (H/650/1403) | No | Coming soon |
| Providing post treatment care (J/650/1404) | No | Coming soon |
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