Diploma Level 3 Sports Massage Therapy

Course Code

SM31-Y1

Course Level

Level 3

Study Mode

Part time

Start Date

30-Sep-2026

Course Type

Part time and Short courses

Campus

Moulton

Course Duration

1 year

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Our level 3 Sports Massage course enables you to learn the fundamentals of sports massage, improve client performance and prevent injury.

This Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy is designed to give you the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to provide massage for preparation and recovery from strenuous exercise and physical activities.

This qualification is fully endorsed and supported by The General Council for Massage Therapy (GCMT) and has been developed in association with The Association for Soft Tissue Therapists (SMA).

This course will teach you the fundamentals of how to perform sports massage for different areas of the body.

You will focus on performing sports massage for pre and post event exercise, and will learn how massage is used effectively to treat injury and dysfunction for the body. The course is designed to predominantly develop practical massage skills through observation and feedback from our highly qualified and experienced lecturers.

This course uses a blended learning approach, with the onsite taught sessions being practical in nature, and the theoretical work being completed in your own time.

Modules you will study include: