Do you want to be a trained Sports Massage practitioner and run your own business?
This is the course for you. Learn the principles of sports massage and become certified to practice.
You’ll learn from the expert staff who run their own sports massage business to get yours up and running.
There are two parts to this course, the Sports Massage Qualification and the Self-Employment Module to ensure you can set up your own business once qualified.
The sports massage unit includes:
The self-employment unit will work with our partners to ensure you have up-to-date knowledge in:
We are fortunate to have expert Sports Massage therapists on staff to guide you and give you valuable advice on running a successful business in this area.
We have an onsite massage suite with 6 massage beds, towels and oils to use.
We will work to develop your skills through practice, running open sessions after sports academy sessions for recovery, and link you with effective work experience with Physiotherapists or sports massage companies
After this course, you will be a qualified Sports Massage practitioner.
You will receive advice and guidance on how to start your own business or join an existing business.
This could be a part-time or full-time venture depending on your interest.
Some level of maturity is needed to complete this course so we advise all applicants are aged 17 and over with at least one year on a level 3 course.
The Curriculum Leaders will also interview you for suitability for the course
This course is free to those aged under 19 years old.
Most people aged 19 years and over can qualify for free or reduced price course fees and there are grants and bursaries you can apply for to help cover the costs of coming to college, depending on your circumstances.
If you already have a full level 3 qualification and are aged 19 years over, you can apply for an Advanced Learning Loan or pay the fee upfront in full and qualify for a 10% discount.
You can get more information at our enrolment events, by calling 0191 490 0300 or email us at [email protected]
Whatever support you need, we’re here for you and will make sure you get the most out of your time at college. We have expert teams in place to look after every single one of our students.
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