Focus Awards
Level 5
QN: 603/5588/8
Curriculum Active
Focus Awards Level 5 Diploma in Massage Therapy for Sports (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Focus Awards. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 440 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 5
Awarding Body
Focus Awards
Syllabus Units
7 Units
Guided Hours
440 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology and Functional Anatomy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand Neurological Presentations
- Understand the structure and function of the circulatory system
- Understand the structure and function of the respiratory system
- Understand the structure and function of the skeleton
- Understand joints in the skeleton
- Understand the muscular and fascial system
- Understand Kinesiology and Biomechanics
- Understand Fascia
2
Complex Assessment Methods in Therapy and Massage for Sports
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles and practice of complex assessment Conduct complex assessments and devise a treatment plan for sports therapy and massage
3
Complex Massage and Therapy Techniques for Sports
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of complex sports therapy and massage techniques
- Be able to carry out treatments using complex techniques for sports therapy and massage
4
Posture and Gait Analysis
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of specific gait and posture in sport
- Undertake and evaluate the assessment of sports-specific postures and gait
5
Rehabilitation of Injuries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Basics of Injury RehabilitationUnderstanding the goals of Rehabilitation
- Understand the Tools of Rehabilitation
- Understand Rehabilitation Techniques for Specific Injuries
6
Taping and Strapping in a Sports and Exercise Context
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how anatomy and physiology underpin the application of taping and strapping
- Understand the agreed standards of practice when taping and strapping in sport and active leisure
- Understand the indications for and contraindications to taping and strapping
- Be able to prepare for taping and strapping techniques
- Understand the importance of concurring and presenting taping and strapping strategies
- Be able to devise and agree taping and strapping strategies for clients
- Understand the importance of hygiene and client positioning when taping and strapping
- Be able to apply taping and strapping
- Understand how to evaluate the effectiveness of taping and strapping
- Be able to evaluate the effectiveness of taping and strapping
- Be able to produce and store client records
7
Ultrasound and Other Electrotherapy Modalities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Apply electrical stimulation and repair stimulator techniques to clients in Sports and Exercise
- Apply advanced repair stimulator techniques to clients in a sports and exercise context
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/5588/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Focus Awards
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Mar 2020