Level 3

Sports Massage Therapy level 3 diploma

Duration Age Group Study Start Cost Available Locations
1 YEAR ADULT PART TIME DAY 01/09/2024
£2,225 Southend Campus
Duration Age Group Study Start Cost Available Locations
1 YEAR ADULT PART TIME DAY 01/09/2024
£2,225 Southend Campus

Overview

Do you have a strong interest in the fitness and sports massage industry? Then this is the course for you!

Are you working in the fitness industry or looking for a change of career and just starting out? The Sports Massage course will enable you to gain the essential skills needed to become a sports massage therapist. You will be able to work with your clients to help decrease muscle soreness (which includes aches and pains), aid injury management and rehabilitation thus enhancing sports performance. You will gain a key level of understanding of the anatomy and physiology necessary for effective sports massage thereby meeting the needs of your clients.

Entry Requirements

  • Two GCSEs at grade 3/grade D including maths or English, or Level 2 gym or PT
  • Successful attendance at interview

Course Structure

  • Anatomy and physiology for sports massage
  • Principles of health and fitness
  • Understanding the principles of soft tissue dysfunction
  • Professional practice in sports massage
  • Sports massage treatments

Assessment & Feedback

  • Practical assessments
  • Portfolio work
  • Assignments
  • Performance
  • Project work
  • Short answer questions

What Next...

  • Level 4 Sports Massage
  • Higher education
  • Work in the industry