Level 3 Sports Massage Therapy Course in Manchester – FLM Training

Cost£2,000
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceWeekend
Awarding bodyACTIVEIQ awarding body

FLM Training lists a fee of £2,000. Advanced Learner Loan available. Contact FLM Training for more info.

About this course

Level 3 Sports Massage Therapy Course in Manchester. Weekend sports massage therapy classes run at FLM Training, so you can retrain without taking time off work. The course can be funded through a Government 19+ Advanced Learner Loan, and there are no additional costs. Over 12 weeks, you'll cover anatomy and physiology, hands-on massage techniques including effleurage, petrissage and tapotement, client assessment, and injury prevention and recovery. There are no specific entry requirements. This level 3 sports massage therapy qualification prepares you to work with clients in gyms, sports clubs, and private practice.

Who this course is for

The Diploma will allow you to treat clients who have lower back pain, spasms or preparing for a sporting event. You can set up as a self employed therapist or add to your PT brand. We have an exclusive partnership with The STA to get you a discounted student and full membership so you can get treating straight away! This sports massage course lasts for 7 days with a mixture of theory and practical work with your “Mad About Massage” FitAsylum pro.

It's a hands on course, so be prepared to massage and be massaged. Then, when you know your effleurage from your petrissage, you’ll whizz through a multiple-choice exam and show us your skills on a practical assessment. This now includes digital workbooks and e-learning to support home based learning.

We deliver very high standards of quality, being Ofsted Inspected means we uphold to a higher industry standard and deliver on quality in how we deliver the course. All our tutors have worked as Therapists and are degree qualified, meaning we can give you industry experience to every piece of work you complete. Throughout your course you will get access to FITPRO, with over 30 FREE CPD modules to complete such as plant based nutrition, online trainer, business marketing and mental health you will be well kitted out for employment. Our customer service is what will stand out to you, with support from our admin team, Facebook groups and 1-1 tutor support.

Entry requirements

There are no specific entry requirements.

What you will learn

  • You'll study anatomy and physiology as it applies to sports massage therapy.
  • You'll practise hands-on massage techniques including effleurage, petrissage and tapotement.
  • You'll learn how to assess clients and design tailored treatment plans.
  • You'll develop skills in injury prevention and supporting faster recovery.
  • You'll learn how to work with clients preparing for sporting events or managing lower back pain and muscle spasms.
  • You'll gain the knowledge to set up as a self-employed therapist or add sports massage to an existing fitness business.

How you will learn

The course combines theory and practical work across 7 classroom days. You'll learn hands-on techniques directly, practising on others as part of the training. Assessment covers both your theoretical understanding and your practical ability to treat clients safely and effectively.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. FLM Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports massage therapist. Work with athletes and gym clients on recovery and injury prevention.
  • Self-employed massage therapist. Build your own client base and set your own hours.
  • Holistic therapist. Offer sports massage alongside other complementary therapies.
  • Gym or health club therapist. Support members with muscle recovery and performance.
  • Sports club therapist. Work with teams and individual athletes at clubs.
  • Personal trainer with massage specialism. Add sports massage to an existing PT business.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Diploma in Sports Massage. Deepens clinical knowledge and expands the range of conditions you can treat.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training. Combines well with sports massage for a broader fitness career.
  • Level 5 Diploma in Sports and Remedial Massage. Moves toward advanced remedial and clinical practice.
  • Anatomy and physiology qualifications at Level 3 or above. Useful if you want to move into sports therapy or rehabilitation roles.

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