Explain how current legal obligations relate to the sports massage therapist

Explain the importance of having a chaperone present when working with children and vulnerable adults

Explain the importance of obtaining and working within boundaries of informed consent

Describe what information needs to be given to clients to obtain informed consent

Evaluate the consequences of noncompliance with legislation and professional standards

Describe cautions and contraindications to sports massage

Distinguish the actions to take if presented with cautions or contraindications

Describe referral procedures when working with other professionals

Describe how to communicate with others in a professional manner

Discuss key principles of professional standards as stipulated by sports massage membership organisations

Evaluate the roles of professional organisations relating to sports massage

Explain the purpose of regulation

Explain the importance of continuing professional development

Describe the protocol to follow when presented with an emergency situation.

Describe insurance requirements for sports massage practice

Explain the importance of valuing equality and diversity when working with clients

Explain the importance of professionalism

Explain the personal and clinical standards expected of the sports massage therapist

Explain the importance of good communication skills

Describe advantages/disadvantages of different means of communication

Explain the importance of accurate and confidential record keeping

Explain what information should be recorded

Explain the principles to apply when recording treatments

Explain the legal requirements for the storage and disposal of records