The Course
School: Sports Department (part of the School of Technology)
Attendance Type: Full Time
Course Level: Level 3
Summary: This is a one year intensive course, ideal if you are interested specifically in the sport, health and fitness industry.
Certificate in Sport, Massage & Fitness.
It provides training in all aspects of health, fitness, therapy and exercise.
Course Length: One year
Course Schedule: 3 days a week, 9am to 6pm. Days can vary due to timetabling.
Entry Requirements: Four GCSEs at Grade C or above, preferably including a Human Science and Sports Studies.
Core Skills: The topics that are included on the programme are:
Sports Massage Therapy
Gym-based Exercises
Anatomy and Physiology
Functional Anatomy & Physiology & Nutrition for Sports Therapies
Sport and Exercise Physiology
Sport and Exercise Psychology
Work experience is offered with the Extreme Sports Therapy Unit at a range of national sporting events. You will be required to perform pre and post event sports massage on athletes competing at these events.
Assessment: Modules will draw on different assessment strategies which will include:
Portfolio based assignments
Practical activities/assessments
Group work
End of module tests
Presentations
Peer group assessment
Academic Progression:
Teacher Training
Foundation Degree in Sport, Health and Exercise.
Career Progression: On successful completion of the course you will be able to consider work in a fitness centre, health farm, cruise liner or sports centre. You might also consider starting your own business.
Full Description: Qualifications you gain are:
VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Sports Massage therapy
Unit UV 30378: Functional anatomy, physiology & nitrition for sports therapies
Unit UV 30379: Applying sports massage methods to non-pathological tissue
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Sport and Exercise Sciences
Anatomy for Sport and Exercise
Sport and Exercise Physiology
Sport and Exercise Psychology
Additional units
Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (GYM)
First Aid Certificate
Additional study (home based study) will be required to complete the course and this is a minimum of 15 hours per week.
For more information please contact:
The Advice Shop at City College Norwich.
01603 773773