The VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy (QCF) is targeted at practitioners currently working in sport and active leisure, including osteopaths, physiotherapists, sports therapists and sports massage practitioners.

The purpose of this specialist qualification is to enrich your understanding of advanced anatomical, physiological and pathological principles relevant to the application of sports massage. In addition you will develop your advanced palpation skills and those needed to analyse posture and range of movement.

You will develop a range of advanced skills and massage techniques to prevent and manage injury in sport and active leisure, which will prepare for the long arduous hours and unpredictability of working in sport.

You will also learn to critically evaluate massage strategies and methods to inform on your future treatments.