Level 3 Diploma Equine Sports Massage & Rehabilitation Course Including Equine Health, Massage and Manual Therapy
Level 3 Diploma in Equine Sports Massage & Rehabilitation Course Including Equine Health, Massage and Manual Therapy
This qualification is gained by studying comprehensive, interactive, tutor-supported e-learning materials that we have produced on our learning platform, combined with practical hands on training set in blocks for you to attend in person. Massage can help to improve mobility, suppleness, flexibility and posture as well as helping with mental relaxation and contentment.
Whether you want to pursue a career as an equine therapist or would like the knowledge to effectively treat your own horses, our sports massage diploma is the ideal choice. Our Diploma course will give you all the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to effectively reduce discomfort and improve performance. Combining our comprehensive e-learning program and practical hands on days this course will give you a suitably in-depth understanding of equine anatomy, but more importantly, you’ll learn how to apply that knowledge in a real-world setting.
Explore modules and deepen your knowledge through this comprehensive equine massage course. The course has been carefully divided into six selected modules which once you are registered you will have access to 24/7 with our online learning platform. This makes it easy for you to learn in your own time and at your pace as you will have full access to all the online course materials, assessment tests and study resources along side your student support services.
We pride ourselves on offering what we feel to be the most in depth equine sports massage course currently in the UK. The course considers detailed equine anatomy and considerable time spent looking at how the horse moves and developing your ability to see any gait restrictions present. You will gain skills to recognise how the various muscle groups may be contributing to those restrictions, and subsequently how your massage skills can effectively help to reduce them. The course is so much more than just learning the basic massage moves, we ensure you graduate from the Academy being the best you can be. You will learn all about the benefits to massage as well as how to assess and carryout the massage techniques including a variety of different massage techniques.
- Effleurage
- Petrissage
- Kneading
- Cross fibre massage
- Frictions
- Tapotement techniques
- My-ofascial release techniques
Throughout the course you will learn a range of massage routines and styles and how to adapt them to the horse you are treating alongside the range of benefits and applications. Horse massage is not applied as a "one suits all" routine. You might be supporting your customers horse providing a deep tissue massage too , detox , maintenance or relaxation.
This training provides the skills required to work as an equine healthcare professional and is essential for those planning to deliver hands on treatment to horses as a career. The course includes the nessarsy information to understand the statutory and professional regulations that apply to equine therapy including the legal, Ethical and legal professional frame work.
Whilst the application of equine massage and manual therapy involves a very practical skillset, a sound underpinning knowledge of equine anatomy and physiology, from a cellular level through to the gross anatomy of the horse, is essential. You will study the equine anatomy in depth using a vast amount of study documents that have been produced to support you on the course.
During the course you will discuss and consider the ethical considerations of keeping, working and treating horses and look into how you can work alongside other professionals and horse owners. course will help you develop an understanding of the value, nature and application of manual massage therapies.
There are many facets of horse management that contribute to horses’ wellbeing, health and soundness which the equine practitioner must be aware of. These skills are integrated into the course delivery to ensure you are fully prepared and confident in supporting your customers.
The theoretical study of equine massage and stretching techniques provides a basis of knowledge which underpin the practical teaching provided on your in person training days. You will also create a practical skills portfolio recording additional practical hours that you achieve whilst practicing and case study work to consolidate both the theoretical and hands-on practice and application of your learning.
Total Course Duration: 12 -18 months
Time/ Hours: 1200
Intake: Throughout the year
Minimum age: 18
Accredited : UK Rural Skills
Course Delivery: Blended learning of on line and practical days
Entry onto the course: All applicants must have a reasonable level of experience with horses and be confident handling horses. You must have a good understanding of the English spoken langue. Ideally have 5 GCSE's or equivalent but previous learning can be applied if required from a different sector.
Assessments: Assessments are in the form of a written and a practical exam, followed by 2 case study submissions. Resits are included within the price of the course if required.
A variety of assessments will take place throughout the duration of the course to monitor the progress you have made and too test your learning and understanding. There are two methods of us checking your progress on the course including the end of unit assessments so you know how you are progressing.
Formative and Summative assessments:
Formative assessments are designed to support learning and include the tutor-marked assignments, auto-marked online multiple-choice questions (MCQs), online activities and mock practical assessments.
The Summative assessments are designed to formally assess knowledge and skills. Summative assessments include written work assignments, case studies, MCQs, literature reviews and practical hands-on assessments.
Course Syllabus:
The course includes 6 online modules covering the Equine Systems, Musculature & Kinesiology, Manage Techniques, Postural and Gait Analysis, Setting up a massage business.
Module 1: Introduction & Skeletal System
Module 2: The Systems
Module 3: Musculature & Kinesiology
Module 4: Massage Treatments
Module 5: Observations & Rehabilitation
Module 6: Business & Beyond
Practical Days: Once you have completed the modules and written assessments for the course you will be invited to book on your hands on practical element which will consist of a weeks intensive training block or five separate dates where you will learn the hands on massage techniques and routines on a verity of horses.
Completion : Provided all assessments are successfully passed you will qualify as Equine Sports Massage Therapist, enabling you to gain insurance and professional accreditation.
This course is detailed and supported to enable you to achieve and be confident in carrying out Equine Massage as a career and run your own business around your other commitments.
Course direct link: This link will take you to our Learning platform where you can register and view your course straight away. You can choose the payment method to suit you.
https://evoequine.thinkific.com/courses/level-3-diploma-in-equine-sports-rehabilitation-massage
In person training days are carried out at post code : BS37 6RJ