Level 3 Sports Massage Therapy Certificate Course in Hastings. Classes run at East Sussex College Hastings Station Plaza Campus, full-time during the day over one year. To join, you'll need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 to 9, including English or maths at grade 4, or successful completion of a Level 2 sports massage course. You'll develop skills in sports massage techniques, anatomy and physiology, taping and strapping, and sports injury rehabilitation. Assessment combines practical and theory work, assignments, and a multiple choice exam.
Who this course is for
Using your passion for sport and your existing knowledge of the industry, you will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours to be able to assist clients with injury prevention and injury management.
Entry requirements
Minimum five grade 4-9 at GCSE or successful completion of the Level 2 course, and English or maths at grade 4.
What you will learn
You'll apply a range of sports massage techniques to support clients before and after physical activity.
You'll study anatomy and physiology to identify problem areas and plan appropriate treatment.
You'll learn taping and strapping methods for minor sporting injuries.
You'll develop skills in sports injury prevention and rehabilitation.
You'll explore nutrition and its role in sport and recovery.
You'll practise techniques used by sports therapists and physiotherapists in professional settings.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom instruction, practical sessions in the therapy suite, and directed assignments. Assessment is ongoing and covers both practical skills and theory. You'll also complete research tasks, supported individual study, and sit a multiple choice exam paper.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Sussex College Hastings Station Plaza Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports massage therapist, working with athletes and active clients on injury prevention and recovery.
Sport therapist, supporting rehabilitation in clubs or clinical settings.
Sports and exercise rehabilitation assistant, helping clients recover from injury.
Massage therapist, offering treatment in gyms, hotels, or private practice.
Holistic therapist, combining massage with broader wellness treatments.
Fitness centre therapist, providing on-site treatment and injury advice.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy. The natural next step if you want to deepen your clinical knowledge and take on more complex cases.
Level 4 Diploma in Sports Therapy. Broadens your scope of practice and opens routes toward chartered or registered sports therapy roles.
Foundation Degree or BSc in Sports Therapy or Physiotherapy. For those aiming toward graduate-level practice in a clinical or sports science setting.
