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Level 3 Sports Massage Therapy Course in London

CostFREE
Duration6 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyACTIVEIQ awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Sports Massage Therapy Course in London. Classes run at Focus Fitness UK, part-time during the day over 6 weeks. There is a £100 admin fee, which covers your Level 3 manual, welcome pack, bag, unlimited test retakes, extra support sessions, gym access, and 20 mini CPDs. For some learners, government funding may be available to reduce or remove this cost. You'll build in-depth knowledge of soft tissue techniques and learn how to work safely with clients who have dysfunctional tissue. No specific entry requirements are needed to join.

Who this course is for

To provide learners with in-depth knowledge and skills to provide sports massage therapy to a range of clients who have dysfunctional tissue, without acute/post acute injuries or underlying pathological conditions.

Entry requirements

No specific entry requirements.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the anatomy and physiology relevant to sports massage therapy.
  • You'll develop hands-on soft tissue massage techniques used with a range of clients.
  • You'll understand how to assess clients with dysfunctional tissue and plan appropriate treatment.
  • You'll learn how to work safely with clients who have no acute injuries or underlying pathological conditions.
  • You'll study contraindications and when it is not safe to treat a client.
  • You'll practise client consultation, record-keeping, and professional communication.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Focus Fitness UK, combining theory and practical work. Assessment includes written tasks and practical assessments in the gym setting. Tutors and assessors support you throughout, and you have access to unlimited extra support sessions and unlimited test retakes. The course includes webinar days alongside self-study elements for the theory content.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Focus Fitness UK will confirm anything else you need before you start. Your £100 admin fee covers your Level 3 manual, welcome pack, and bag, so the core resources are included.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports massage therapist. Work with athletes and active clients in clinics or gyms.
  • Massage therapist. Offer soft tissue treatments in a salon or wellness centre.
  • Holistic therapist. Combine massage with other complementary therapies.
  • Beauty therapist. Work in a salon offering massage as part of a wider treatment menu.
  • Gym or leisure centre therapist. Provide on-site massage support to members.
  • Self-employed massage practitioner. Build your own client base and set your own hours.

What you could study next

After completing this Level 3 Diploma, you could move into further study in complementary therapies or sports rehabilitation. A Level 4 Certificate or Diploma in Sports Massage or Soft Tissue Therapy would deepen your clinical skills and open the door to working with more complex client presentations. You might also consider qualifications in personal training, exercise referral, or anatomy and physiology at Level 4 to broaden your professional scope.

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