Steps To Get Involved In Sports Massage From Scratch? (London)

Hi all,

I've always had the idea at the back of my head but never decided to follow it up until now. I've done some searching around but I get a little confused because I usually read of people who already have some kind of health/fitness diploma/qualification looking for the next step.

I'm starting from scratch (completed a law degree a while ago but have no interest in pursuing a career in it) so I'm looking for help with regards to the steps required from right now up till I have a client (if all goes well).

From what I've gathered I need a Level 3 qualification (2 year course?), ideally from a place that meets GCMT standards.

After that do I need to do more additional courses to become qualified to practice/find work?

& I live in East London so any recommendations of courses/schools will be appreciated
🙂

Love to help but difficult to answer in one post
As you are a new member I cant send you my contact details but it really needs phone a conversation Are you on linkedin?
Here's my attempt anyway

More importantly than "level" you need a good course (:)) (the quality of the course is far more important the the level which is attached to it)

Although Level 3 is the lowest you wil see advertised don't necessarily think a higher number is better

If correctly deliverd to the National Occupational Standards and to GCMT syllabus requirements, a level 3 course meets CNHC "Practitioner" level, and will

• (only) require 80 hrs contact time with tutor
• enable you to get insurance to practice
• make you eligilble to be registered with CNHC

Well structured level 3 courses will also have the added benefit of having easy and structured progression routes , which you can do at your own pace This way you can find out if sports massage is" for you" , in a cost effective manner and without putting all yor eggs in one basket

Its quite different to "Law"!! 😀

Love to help but difficult to answer in one post
As you are a new member I cant send you my contact details but it really needs phone a conversation Are you on linkedin?
Here's my attempt anyway

More importantly than "level" you need a good course (:)) (the quality of the course is far more important the the level which is attached to it)

Although Level 3 is the lowest you wil see advertised don't necessarily think a higher number is better

If correctly deliverd to the National Occupational Standards and to GCMT syllabus requirements, a level 3 course meets CNHC "Practitioner" level, and will

• (only) require 80 hrs contact time with tutor
• enable you to get insurance to practice
• make you eligilble to be registered with CNHC

Well structured level 3 courses will also have the added benefit of having easy and structured progression routes , which you can do at your own pace This way you can find out if sports massage is" for you" , in a cost effective manner and without putting all yor eggs in one basket

Its quite different to "Law"!! 😀

Hello mate, thanks for the response.

I made a Linkedin account a while back but I've only just activated now. I'd be happy to talk over the phone if that would be easier.

Could I ask what in your opinion makes a good course? & also which courses you would recommend in particular?

I like the sound of what you listed. So if I understood correctly, I can already apply for courses, during which time I can register with the CNHC and become insured. Then after that I can work?

Without telling my life story I guess with law I just panicked and felt I had to go uni so chose a subject I was good at without thinking about it properly, I'm adamant to find something related to what I enjoy now though (sports/health). 😮

Thanks for the help so far. 🙂

Love to help but difficult to answer in one post
As you are a new member I cant send you my contact details but it really needs phone a conversation Are you on linkedin?
Here's my attempt anyway

More importantly than "level" you need a good course (:)) (the quality of the course is far more important the the level which is attached to it)

Although Level 3 is the lowest you wil see advertised don't necessarily think a higher number is better

If correctly deliverd to the National Occupational Standards and to GCMT syllabus requirements, a level 3 course meets CNHC "Practitioner" level, and will

• (only) require 80 hrs contact time with tutor
• enable you to get insurance to practice
• make you eligilble to be registered with CNHC

Well structured level 3 courses will also have the added benefit of having easy and structured progression routes , which you can do at your own pace This way you can find out if sports massage is" for you" , in a cost effective manner and without putting all yor eggs in one basket

Its quite different to "Law"!! 😀

It's quite different from Investment Banking, but it didn't stop me 🙂

Hello mate, thanks for the response.

I made a Linkedin account a while back but I've only just activated now. I'd be happy to talk over the phone if that would be easier. 🙂

As you have discovered it is against forum rules to leave phone numbers / email addresses and as you are new I can't pm you (or vice versa) so contact options are rather limited :rolleyes:
Hence my mention of linked in

Sorry mods 😮 & thanks for not banning me.

It's quite different from Investment Banking, but it didn't stop me 🙂

That's inspiring mate, I was put off at times because I thought that everybody who did it had some kind of sports science/PE background.

As you have discovered it is against forum rules to leave phone numbers / email addresses and as you are new I can't pm you (or vice versa) so contact options are rather limited :rolleyes:
Hence my mention of linked in
If you link to ray munson we can take it from there

Googled and found, have sent an invitation. Cheers 😀