Combined Level 3 & 4 in
Sports Massage
Two qualifications in one course - start your career as a Sports Massage Therapist
This combined Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage and Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage offers face-to-face, hands-on training. You’ll leave the course feeling confident, capable, and ready to start working with clients straight away.
By the end, you’ll hold two recognised qualifications — the perfect foundation if you want to treat injuries, support rehabilitation, and improve movement and performance. Sports massage isn’t just about easing pain — it’s also about helping people stay injury-free.
Why study Sports Massage?
As a qualified sports massage therapist, you could:
Set up your own clinic or mobile practice
Join a physiotherapy clinic or wellness centre
Work in a gym, sports club, or rehabilitation setting
Add a valuable new skill to your existing fitness or wellness business
This course is ideal for fitness professionals — such as personal trainers, yoga teachers, Pilates instructors, and gym coaches — looking to broaden their services and reach new clients.
Course Content
Anatomy & Physiology for Sports Massage
Principles of Exercise, Fitness & Health
Understanding Soft Tissue Dysfunction
Professional Practice Standards
Sports Massage Techniques
Subjective and Objective Assessment Skills
Injury Prevention and Management Strategies
Treatment Modalities to Support Soft Tissue Repair
Course Dates & Fees
Starts 17 April 2026 x 20 Fridays 10am-4pm
Dates & times subject to change
£3205
This includes registration fee
How You’ll Be Assessed
Practical massage assessments
1 x multiple-choice Anatomy & Physiology exams
Home Study
To support your learning and build experience, you will be required to:
Complete case study treatments
Submit written assignments and blended learning tasks
Entry Requirements
No prior massage experience required — this course is suitable for beginners
A good standard of written and spoken English, ideally Grade 4 or above in GCSE English