FAST TRACK Level 3 Diploma in
Sports Massage
Fast-track your way into sports massage
Already hold a Level 3 Diploma in Massage? This course is your next step. In just 10 Wednesday morning sessions, you’ll complete the Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage — giving you the specialist skills to work with clients in a sports and fitness context, and a pathway to Level 4.
Why study Level 3 Sports Massage?
If you’re ready to expand beyond Swedish massage, this qualification equips you to work with soft tissue dysfunction and support clients before, during, and after exercise. It’s ideal for massage therapists looking to add sports massage to their practice or progress towards advanced study.
What you’ll learn
In this focused fast-track format, you’ll:
Build on your massage knowledge with sports-specific anatomy and physiology.
Learn the principles of exercise, fitness, and health.
Understand soft tissue dysfunction and how to address it.
Develop sports massage techniques for pre-event, post-event, intra-event, and maintenance settings.
Strengthen your professional practice skills for working with clients.
Career opportunities
This qualification allows you to gain insurance and work professionally as a sports massage therapist with non-injured clients. You could:
Work independently or mobile/home-based
Offer sports massage in gyms, health clubs or leisure centres
Complement your existing massage practice with sports-specific techniques
Course Dates & Fees
2025/26
Wednesday mornings
Sept-Nov - dates to be confirmed
£725
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
Level 3 Massage Diploma including Anatomy