Focus Awards Level 4 Diploma in Massage Therapy for Sports (RQF)
QRN – 603/5000/3 Fee £66.00
Qualification Overview
The Focus Awards Level 4 Diploma in Massage Therapy for Sports (RQF) is aimed at those learners currently working in the sports and active leisure sector.
The purpose of the Focus Awards Level 4 Diploma in Massage Therapy for Sports (RQF) is to provide the learner with the knowledge, skills, and understanding that is needed to be able to conduct subjective and objective assessments, provide Sports Massage techniques to prevent and manage injury, and to be confident in treatment modalities to support soft tissue repair.
Qualification Structure
In order to complete the Focus Awards Level 4 Diploma in Massage Therapy for Sports (RQF) learners must achieve 54 credits from the 8 mandatory units.
Learner Entry Requirements
Focus Awards does not set any other entry requirements, but additional criteria may be requested or specified by the centre.
Progression Routes
Learners seeking progress from this qualification can advance their skills further through the following:
- Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate In Developing Physical Activity And Weight Management Strategies For Obese Clients (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate In Developing Physical Activity And Weight Management Strategies For Diabetic Clients (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate In Exercise For Managing Lower Back Pain (RQF)
Age Ranges
Entry is at the discretion of the centre; however, learners should be at least 16 years of age to undertake this qualification.
Geographical Coverage
This qualification is available in England.
Qualification Specification
To view the Qualification Specification please click here.
Unit Title | Unit Ref | Level | Credit | GLH | |
Mandatory Units | |||||
Anatomy and Physiology for Sports Massage | F/616/8377 | 3 | 5 | 40 | |
Principles of Health and Fitness | J/616/8378 | 2 | 4 | 28 | |
Understand the Principles of Soft Tissue Dysfunction and Injury | M/617/6331 | 3 | 3 | 30 | |
Understand Professional Practice in Sports Massage Treatments | T/617/6332 | 3 | 6 | 40 | |
Understand and Provide Different Sports Massage Treatments | A/617/6333 | 3 | 17 | 87 | |
Performing Subjective and Objective Assessment | L/617/6286 | 4 | 7 | 50 | |
Understand and Provide Sports Massage Techniques | R/617/6287 | 4 | 9 | 58 | |
Understand Treatment to Support injury rehabilitation | F/617/6334 | 4 | 3 | 20 |