Course Overview
Professional Level 4 sports massage qualifications with a blend of interactive online home study and class attendance
The ITEC Level 4 certificate in sports massage further develops your understanding of fascial imbalances within the body, giving you specialised techniques of stretching tight muscle groups (Muscle Energy Techniques & Soft Tissue Release) and orthapedic special tests to identify joint and fascial defects. Level 4 will take your postural assessment techniques to the next level, allowing you to understand postural imbalances and develop your skills to correct these.
Ideal for anyone looking to further their sports massage career and work in professional sporting teams settings. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be a professional Level 4 sports massage therapist and will be able to update insurance and gain membership of professional associations including the CNHC. The ITEC Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage is an internationally recognised qualification enabling you to work in the following settings:
- In your own private practice, as a self-employed practitioner.
- In a salon, clinic, health club, spa or hotel.
- In the NHS, hospice or other healthcare setting.
This course will also allow you to progress onto the ITEC Level 5 Certificate in Sports Massage.
What's included:
6 days classroom tuition - learning the practical hand skills and consultation process required to be a Level 4 sports therapist.
- ITEC Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention for complementary and sports massage therapists online 'e-learning' via interactive presentations (if not already completed at Level 3)
- Biweekly Zoom study sessions with your tutor (optional to attend)
- Weekly access to 'Thursday Evenings' - a space to come and practice, learn from others and be a part of a community of therapists
- Small class groups (8-10 max) providing maximum support for each student
- ITEC Registration & final exam fees are all included in the course cost
- Access to our private Facebook group with local job opportunities and equipment listings
- Free Business Building workshops
For more detail please click on the course syllabus tab.
Choosing how and when to study:
Your 6 days classroom attendance can be selected from the date options below.
You will have instant access to the Level 4 sports massage online study which will include an introduction to MET, STR and special tests as well as developing your assessment techniques. When you join us in the classroom for your 6 days attendance, you will review this and further explore and develop your assessment and hand skills.
Take a look at the Assessment Criteria tab for more information on coursework and examination requirements.
This qualification also includes the ITEC Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention for complementary and sports massage therapists which is now a pre-requisite for all ITEC courses. Details of the unit can be found on the course syllabus tab.
If you are new to the industry, take a look at the first step towards training in sports massage with our Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage.