Owners and Managers of fitness facilities and gymnasia are fighting hard to both retain existing customer figures and increase membership numbers whilst maintaining staffing levels. In the ever-expanding health & fitness industry it will be the better-qualified, more dedicated instructors and therapists, armed with a variety of skills and knowledge who will succeed and enable their employers to reach their targets. The work of a sports therapist will involve a variety of activities such as massage, use of fitness testing equipment and weights and giving advice on a number of topics with the aim being to maintain or elevate fitness levels of clients and to rehabilitate minor sporting injuries. Entry requirements: There are no previous skills or qualifications required to register for this study programme. Support: All students will be assigned a personal tutor with whom they may correspond with via telephone or email. Details will be in your course study pack. Duration: All students have one year to complete this course from date of registration. Average study of 160 hours. Provided materials:
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Examination: No examination is necessary Assessment method: This course is completed using continual assessment, allowing your tutor to closely monitor your progress every step of the way. Therefore no examination is required. Qualification: Both qualifications are issued upon successful completion Qualification 1: Sports Therapist Diploma Diploma entitling you to use the letters SAC Dip after your name Qualification 2: Sports Therapist Level 3 Award At the end of this course successful learners will also receive a level 3 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSE's are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3).This award has been designed by Stonebridge Associated Colleges to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements. Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that this learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE. Professional membership
On completion of this course students can apply for membership to the Society for Holistic Therapists and Coaches (SHTC), a professional body who are dedicated to recognised standards of qualification and practice - students will also be able to use the initials 'SHTC' after their names.
For more information please visit the SHTC website at www.societytherapistscoaches.com
What is NCFE
NCFE is the UK's longest established awarding body, recognised as a highly professional and responsive organisation, committed to maintaining excellent customer service and a friendly approach.
NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.
Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that a learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE. Learners successfully completing NCFE accredited programmes receive an externally accredited and nationally recognised NCFE certificate.
For more information on this award, click here
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