Level 3 Sports Massage Therapy Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Bar and Kettle Hillsborough, over weekends so you can train without giving up your working week. There are no entry requirements for this qualification. The course runs over 8 days, typically two days per weekend, with time between sessions to study and practise your skills. Days run from 9am to 5pm and full attendance is required. You'll cover anatomy and physiology, client assessment, soft tissue dysfunction, and the fundamentals of sports massage treatments. Advanced Learner Loans are available to help with the cost.
Who this course is for
As a level 3 sports massage therapist you will be able to plan and perform basic sports massage treatments. At level three you are restricted to working on dysfunction tissue. However, this qualification allows you to continue to level 4, where you will learn more advanced techniques. If you would like to help your clients with pre, post and inter-event muscle maintenance and restoration, a Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy will give you the basic massage techniques to do this.
Entry requirements
There is no pre-requisite for this qualification.
What you will learn
You'll learn anatomy and physiology as it applies to sports massage.
You'll develop professional practice skills for working with clients.
You'll understand the principles of soft tissue dysfunction.
You'll apply fundamental sports massage techniques for pre, post, and inter-event muscle maintenance.
You'll assess and screen clients before treatment.
You'll formulate massage strategies based on each client's needs and expectations.
You'll plan and perform basic sports massage treatments on dysfunctional tissue.
How you will learn
Teaching is classroom based, with a mix of practical and theoretical sessions across 8 course days. Assessment includes a workbook and worksheets, a theory exam, and a practical assessment. You'll need to attend all course days. Time between sessions is built in so you can study and practise your practical skills before the next class.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Bar and Kettle Hillsborough will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports massage therapist. Work with athletes and active clients on muscle recovery.
Massage therapist. Offer soft tissue treatments in a clinic or gym setting.
Holistic therapist. Combine sports massage with other complementary therapies.
Beauty therapist. Add sports massage to a broader treatment menu.
Fitness centre therapist. Support members with post-exercise recovery treatments.
Self-employed massage practitioner. Build a mobile or studio-based client base.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy. The natural next step. At Level 4 you move beyond dysfunctional tissue and learn more advanced techniques, including work on acute injuries and complex conditions. The provider offers this progression route directly.
Anatomy and physiology qualifications at Level 3 or above can deepen your underpinning knowledge if you plan to work across multiple therapy disciplines.
