VTCT Level 4 Certificate in sports massage (VRQ) training course - BIDEFORD VENUE

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Course Overview
Take your sports massage skills to the next level with the VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy. This advanced qualification enables you to assess, treat, and support clients with injuries and soft tissue dysfunctions. Ideal for those wanting to work in rehab, clinical, or performance environments, this course builds on your Level 3 skills and prepares you for real-world, result-based treatment.

Who is this course for?
✔ Qualified Level 3 sports massage therapists
✔ PTs or fitness pros wanting to specialise in injury recovery once they are qualified in level 3 sports massage
✔ Level 3 Sports Massage Therapists ready to step into clinical roles
✔ Those working with athletes, teams, or long-term rehab clients

What You Will Learn
📌 Advanced anatomy and physiology
📌 Injury and dysfunction assessment
📌 Clinical reasoning and treatment planning
📌 Neuromuscular and soft tissue mobilisation techniques
📌 Post-treatment care and progression planning
📌 How to work safely and ethically with injuries

COURSE BENEFITS
✨ Treat actual injuries, not just general maintenance
✨ Gain deeper knowledge of dysfunctions, healing, and rehab
✨ Charge higher rates and build a specialist client base
✨ Work confidently in multidisciplinary or clinical settings
✨ Get referrals from clinics, GPs, or sports teams

HOW THIS COURSE WILL BENEFIT YOU
🚫 Still limited to pre/post event massage?
→ You’ll now be able to assess, plan, and treat injuries.
🚫 Clients need help beyond deep tissue massage?
→ This gives you the tools to address root causes, not just symptoms.
🚫 Struggling to stand out as a sports massage therapist?
→ This qualification positions you as a clinical-level specialist.

Why Should You Book This Course?
💖 You’ll feel confident treating injuries safely
💖 You’ll be seen as a trusted professional in your industry
💖 You’ll grow your reputation, results, and revenue

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
💬 “Do I need Level 3 before doing this course?”
✅ Yes — you must have a Level 3 Sports Massage qualification (VTCT or Ofqual regulated equivalent qualification).
💬 “Will I be able to treat injuries?”
✅ Yes — this course enables you to assess and treat soft tissue dysfunctions and injuries within your scope.
💬 “Can I work in clinics after this?”
✅ Absolutely — many sports therapists go on to work in rehab or performance settings after qualifying.

How This Course Works
📖 Blended learning format: online theory + in-person practical sessions with assessments
📚 Case studies, assignments, assessments, and advanced skills development
📜 Fully accredited VTCT Level 4 Certificate, nationally recognised and insurable, Ofqual regulated qualification

💡 Ready to treat injuries and become a specialist?
👉 Enrol now — take your skills to the next level

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Course Fee:

£1,297

(Pay in full or pay monthly)

Course overview

Course dates & venues

This course is available at the following venues


Bideford, Devon (7 days):
ALL DATES MUST BE ATTENDED

Sept '25 - Tues 16th,
Oct '25 - Tues 21st,
Nov '25 - Tues 18th,
Jan '26 - Tues 6th,
Feb '26 - Tues 3rd, Tues 10th;

+ monthly live zoom video coursework support lessons (dates tbc)


DATES ARE NON TRANSFERABLE TO ANY OTHER DATE OR VENUE

Course information

Pre-requisite / Entry level:
Level 3 qualification in sports massage therapy
Course format:
7 day practicals (training/assessment/exams) + online learning modules + case studies
(You must carry out and document evidence of a minimum of 36 treatments on a variety of conditions and covering all major joints)
Attendance:
7 days practical
+ monthly video calls for coursework support (dates tbc)
Exam board:
VTCT - Vocational training & charitable trust
(Ofqual / government regulated - www.vtct.org.uk)

Career potential:
Sports Massage therapist - employed or self-employed, working in a salon or spa or as a home / mobile therapist.
Additional costs:
You will need to purchase your own products and equipment in order to carry out your case studies and practice your skills. i.e., Treatment couch / chair, massage medium (ie grapeseed oil/cream/wax)
Qualification gained:
VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Sports massage therapy (VRQ)
VTCT code: SP4C1
Qulaification no: 601/4648/5
Course content:
USP46 Conducting subjective and objective assessment
USP47 Provide sports massage techniques to prevent and manage injury
USP48 Treatment modalities to support soft tissue repair
Guided learning hours (GLH):
128
(GLH incl’s. practical, coursework/homework, case studies, assessments, research/reading, revision, written exams)

Insurance

Please check your insurance companies requirements before enrolling on this course? (It is the students responsibility to check coverage with their insurers BEFORE enrolling on this course)
We recommend you hold student insurance while studying this course to cover you while practicing &/or when carrying out case studies (where applicable).
  • If you already have therapist insurance - You should be able to add this therapy onto your current insurance
    If you do not have therapist insurance - You can take out student insurance while practicing, and top this up to therapist insurance when qualified. You can take out student insurance for around £25 which will cover you for up to 12 months. For more information and aa list of recommended insurers - CLICK HERE

Course Lessons

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Karen Ashton

Your instructor
Karen Ashton, founder of Holistic Therapies Training Academy and also known as 'The Aromatherapy Geek,' combines her business acumen and passion for holistic wellness to create a thriving training academy. With a background in business ownership, office management, and accounting, Karen meticulously crafts courses that meet industry standards for online, accredited, and VTCT programs. Originally established in Swindon, Wiltshire, the academy flourished after Karen moved to Bideford, Devon, in 2011 for a better work-life balance. Today, she mentors aspiring therapists, helping them achieve professional success while balancing their personal lives. Karen is also an author, vlogger, and course writer, currently working on her second publication, and continues to inspire others.
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