• YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Performance Massage (610/0701/8)

    This qualification enables learners to perform massage at a fundamental level on nonpathological tissue, perhaps as an adjunct to a personal training or gym session.

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    YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Performance Massage

    Qualifications Type

    Technical Specialism

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    Equipment specialisms build on the knowledge and skills of occupational qualifications, enabling learners to expand their scope of practice to work with in a broader range of equipment.
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    Qualification Number (QN)

    610/0701/8

    Availability

    Operational start date – 1 March 2023

    Operational end date –

    Certification end date –

    Latest version of qualification –

    Entry Requirements

    Aged 16+
    Be fit enough to perform massage
    Be able to communicate with clients, although these skills will be developed during the qualification

    Assessments

    Knowledge questions
    Worksheets
    Written tasks
    Observations

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    Overview

    This qualification enables learners to perform massage at a fundamental level on nonpathological tissue, perhaps as an adjunct to a personal training or gym session.

    The purpose of this qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide massage for preparation and recovery from strenuous activities.

    It also meets the pre-entry requirement for the new YMCA Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy (Soft Tissue Dysfunction)  – the only qualification mapped to the new NOS that meets the requirements for entry to SMA for membership as a sports massage therapist.

    Qualification Details

    Learners will cover:

    Understand the anatomy and physiology of the skin and major body systems including the cardio-respiratory, endocrine, lymphatic, musculoskeletal, nervous, and urinary systems
    Understand the interaction between the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, and the effects of exercise of body systems
    Understand soft tissue dysfunction, the process of soft tissue repair and the effects of performance massage on body systems
    Understand the importance of healthy eating, how to promote a healthy lifestyle and affect lifestyle can have on the effectiveness of performance massage treatments
    Understand legislation and standards relevant to the massage profession, including scope of practice and the principles of professional practice
    Conduct client assessments, design performance massage treatment plans and perform performance massage treatments
    Apply the principles and methods of post-treatment care and evaluate the effectiveness of treatment plans

    To achieve a Pass, for the YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Performance Massage, learners must obtain 8 mandatory units.

    Assessments include:

    Knowledge questions
    Worksheets
    Written tasks
    Observations

    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.

    Unit titleeLearningManual
    Fundamentals of anatomy and physiology (M/650/4982)✔️✔️
    Lifestyle management and health awareness (K/616/7949)✔️✔️
    Further anatomy and physiology for performance massage (L/650/1361)✔️✔️
    Massage professional practice (M/650/1362)✔️
    The principles of soft tissue dysfunction (A/650/6136)❌
    Assessing clients and treatment planning (R/650/1363)❌
    Application of performance massage (Y/650/1365)❌
    Providing post-treatment care advice (T/650/1364)❌

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