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Level 3 Sports Massage Therapy Course Online

Cost£999.00
Duration3 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyACTIVEIQ awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Sports Massage Therapy Course. Study online, with workshop attendance in Batley, West Yorkshire. You can complete the course in around three to four months.

The Diploma in the course covers the knowledge and practical skills needed to provide sports massage to clients. You'll learn soft tissue techniques, anatomy and physiology, and how to assess and treat a range of clients safely. The course is open to anyone aged 16 or over.

You'll finish with a Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy, recognised by the Sports Therapy Organisation.

Who this course is for

The Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage is for those individuals that wish to learn and develop the knowledge and skills to be able to provide sports massage therapy to a range of clients who have no underlying pathological conditions and are looking to develop the skills that will help them register with the Sports Therapy Organisation (STO).

The Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage is awarded by Active IQ and is recognised by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)

Entry requirements

Aged 16+

https://www.cmsfitnesscourses.co.uk/courses/level-3-diploma-in-sports-massage-soft-tissue-therapy/

What you will learn

  • You'll learn soft tissue massage techniques used in sports therapy.
  • You'll study anatomy and physiology relevant to sports massage.
  • You'll develop skills to assess clients before and after treatment.
  • You'll learn how to treat clients with no underlying pathological conditions safely.
  • You'll understand professional and ethical practice in a therapy setting.
  • You'll build knowledge to support registration with the Sports Therapy Organisation.

How you will learn

The course combines online e-learning modules with six days of practical workshop attendance. Workshops run in Batley, West Yorkshire, on weekdays over a 16-week cycle, from 09:30 to 16:30. Assessment covers both your theoretical knowledge and your practical massage skills. You'll need to demonstrate competence in a hands-on setting during the workshop days.

What you will need to bring

CMS Vocational Training will confirm what you need before you start. Practical workshop days may require comfortable clothing suitable for massage practice.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports Massage Therapist, works with athletes and active clients to aid recovery.
  • Massage Therapist, provides soft tissue treatments in a clinic or gym setting.
  • Fitness Centre Therapist, supports members with injury prevention and recovery.
  • Rehabilitation Support Therapist, assists clients recovering from physical activity.
  • Self-employed Sports Massage Practitioner, runs a mobile or studio-based practice.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage, deepens clinical knowledge and expands the client groups you can treat.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training, adds fitness coaching to your therapy skills.
  • Level 5 Diploma in Sports Therapy, a step toward more advanced clinical practice and broader professional registration options.
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