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Level 4 Sports Massage Therapy Course in Wallsend

Cost£811.00
Duration43 weeks
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body
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About this course

Level 4 Sports Massage Therapy Course in Wallsend. Classes run at Tyne Metropolitan College, full-time during the day. This is an intensive route into sports massage, covering the knowledge and practical skills employers in sport, fitness, and therapy settings look for. The course runs over 43 weeks. You'll study anatomy, soft tissue techniques, and client assessment, working toward a VTCT sports massage therapy qualification. No specific entry requirements apply. Contact the college to confirm your start date, as more than one intake is available.

Who this course is for

Programme Title = TMASS | Course Title = Sport Massage Courses (TM) | Qualification Aim Reference = 60146485 | Qualification Aim Title = Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy | College Delivery Area = Sport Professional and Creative Industries (Note: 1 other start date(s) for this course exist. Please contact the college for further information.)

Entry requirements

No specific entry requirements - contact the College for further details.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of anatomy and physiology relevant to sports massage therapy
  • You'll learn soft tissue massage techniques used in pre- and post-event treatment
  • You'll assess clients and plan appropriate treatment programmes
  • You'll understand contraindications and when to refer clients to other professionals
  • You'll practise safe and hygienic working practices in a therapy environment
  • You'll build skills in remedial and sports-specific massage techniques

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions combining theory and hands-on practical work. Assessment for the VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy includes practical observations, written assignments, and knowledge assessments. You'll demonstrate techniques on real clients under supervised conditions. Contact Tyne Metropolitan College to confirm the full assessment schedule for your intake.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Tyne Metropolitan 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 clinics or gyms.
  • Soft tissue therapist. Treat muscle and connective tissue injuries in a clinic setting.
  • Massage therapist. Offer sports and relaxation massage in a spa or private practice.
  • Fitness centre therapist. Support members' recovery and injury prevention on-site.
  • Holistic therapist. Combine sports massage with other complementary therapies.
  • Self-employed massage practitioner. Run your own mobile or studio-based practice.

What you could study next

A Level 5 Diploma in Sports and Remedial Massage Therapy takes your skills further into advanced clinical assessment and treatment. You could also look at a Level 3 Diploma in Anatomy and Physiology if you want to deepen your underpinning knowledge. Some therapists go on to study physiotherapy or osteopathy at degree level, using their Level 4 sports massage therapy qualification as relevant prior learning.

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