Level 3 Sports Massage Therapy Course in Middlesbrough. Classes run at Middlesbrough College, part-time during the day. Tuition fees may be remitted if you are aged 16 to 18 years old on 31 August before your course begins. If you are 19 or over, fees may apply depending on your circumstances. This sports massage therapy qualification gives you the knowledge and practical skills to work safely and ethically with clients in fitness and sport settings. The course runs over 25 weeks. You should be fit and healthy, as some elements are physical.
Who this course is for
This course is designed for people who want to provide sports massage for clients within the fitness industry. The course aim is to give you the knowledge and skills needed to practice sports massage safely and ethically. The course may also be of interest to personal trainers and gym instructors who are looking to add that extra option to their business.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements, however you should be fit and healthy as there are some physical aspects, you should also check that you are able top commit to the full 25 weeks of the course and have a good level of reading and writing.
What you will learn
You'll learn the principles of sports massage and how it affects the body.
You'll develop hands-on techniques for pre-event, post-event, and maintenance massage.
You'll study anatomy and physiology relevant to sports and exercise.
You'll learn how to assess clients and plan appropriate treatments.
You'll practise safe and ethical working practices in a fitness industry context.
You'll build skills that can complement personal training or gym instruction work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, hands-on practice at Middlesbrough College. Assessment is likely to include practical demonstrations, written assignments, and knowledge tests that reflect the skills needed to work with clients safely. You'll need to commit to the full 25-week course and have a good level of reading and writing. There are no formal entry requirements, but the centre will confirm what is expected before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Middlesbrough College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports massage therapist. Work with athletes and active clients in gyms or clinics.
Massage therapist. Provide therapeutic massage in salons, spas, or private practice.
Holistic therapist. Combine massage with other complementary treatments.
Beauty therapist. Add sports massage to a broader treatment menu.
Personal trainer. Offer sports massage as an add-on service to clients.
Fitness instructor. Support gym members with recovery and injury prevention.
What you could study next
Level 4 Diploma in Sports Massage. Deepens clinical knowledge and opens doors to more advanced practice.
Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Massage. Broadens your treatment range to include Swedish and holistic techniques.
Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training. Combines well with sports massage for a fuller fitness career.
Anatomy and physiology qualifications at Level 3 can also strengthen your knowledge base for further study in sport or health.
