YMCA
Level 3
QN: 610/0701/8
Curriculum Active
YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Performance Massage
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by YMCA. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 271 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
YMCA
Syllabus Units
8 Units
Guided Hours
271 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Application of performance massage
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the fundamentals of performance massage treatments
- Understand how to prepare for performance massage
- Be able to perform performance massage treatments
2
Assessing clients and treatment planning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the effects of performance massage on the body systems
- Understand the principles of performance massage treatments
- Understand how to establish treatment goals
- Be able to conduct client assessments
- Be able to design performance massage treatment plans
3
Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand anatomical terminology
- Understand the classification, structure, and function of the skeletal system
- Understand the classification, structure, and function of the muscular system
- Understand the classification, structure, and function of the cardiovascular system
- Understand classification, structure, and function of the respiratory system
- Understand the classification, structure, and function of the nervous system
- Understand the classification, structure, and function of the endocrine system
- Understand the structure and function of the digestive system
- Understand the classification, structure, and function of the energy systems
- Understand the interrelationship between the anatomical and physiological systems
- Understand lifespan changes which affect the body system, health, and wellbeing
4
Further anatomy and physiology for performance massage
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the structural organisation of the human body
- Know the structure and functions of the skin
- Understand the structure and functions of the lymphatic system
- Know the structure and functions of the urinary system
- Understand structure and functions of the musculoskeletal system
5
Lifestyle Management and Health Awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to promote a healthy lifestyle
- Understand the importance of healthy eating
- Understand how to support clients to adhere to exercise/physical activity
6
Massage professional practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand legislation required in massage
- Understand the scope of practice when providing massage
- Understand the standards relevant to the massage profession
- Understand the principles of professional practice in massage
- Understand how to produce
- maintain and store client records
7
Providing post-treatment care advice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to evaluate massage treatments
- Understand how the lifestyle of the client can affect the effectiveness of treatment
- Understand the importance of healthy eating
- Understand the principles of post-treatment advice
- Be able to evaluate massage treatments
8
The principles of soft tissue dysfunction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand soft tissue dysfunction
- Understand the process of repair of soft tissue
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/0701/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- YMCA
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Mar 2023