Sports Massage Level 3

Elevate your massage therapy career with our Level 3 Sports Massage course, fully accredited by VTCT. This comprehensive programme is meticulously designed to equip you with advanced techniques and an in-depth understanding of sports massage therapy.

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£1,700

Course Title: VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy.

Description: Level 3 Sports Massage course will give you the essential skills you need to deliver sports massage therapies to help clients decrease muscle soreness, including aches and pains, and aid injury management and rehabilitation, in addition to enhancing sporting performance.

Duration : 12 weeks | Flexible learning options. We offer both in-person and blended learning options to suit your schedule, allowing you to study at your own pace while receiving expert guidance.

✔️ This course is for complete beginners, no previous experience or qualifications are required.

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✔️ Small classes, ensuring individual attention

Accreditation: VTCT

2026 Date : Every Month

Time : 10am - 2pm

Location : Hurstpierpoint BN69TB

Who is this qualification for?

The VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy is a technical level qualification aimed at developing the knowledge, understanding and technical skills needed for a career as a Sports Massage Therapist, either employed or self employed. This qualification has been specifically designed for the 16-19 and 19 plus age group and is based on the the national occupational standards for massage, namely CNH1, CNH7 and CNH20.

This qualification was developed collaboratively with the following organisations; Active IQ, Central YMCA Qualifications, CIBTAC, ITEC and VTCT with input from the industry through the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) and the General Council for Massage Therapies (GCMT).

What does this qualification cover?

The content of this qualification is comprised of all the required elements needed to work effectively and efficiently as a sports massage therapist. This includes anatomy and physiology, professional practice, an understanding of the principles of health and fitness and how to provide sports massage treatments. The level 3 sports massage therapist will be able to work safely and effectively on dysfunctional tissue in a range of context, to include, pre-event, post event, intra-event and for maintenance purposes.

The structure of the qualification is comprised of 5 units which are all mandatory.

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

What could this qualification lead to?

Learners who complete this qualification will be able to gain employment and obtain

insurance to work as a sports massage therapist.

Progression

VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Sports massage therapy
VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Gym-based exercise)
Level 3 Certificate in Pilates instructor

Being a massage therapist has transformed my life, Providing a fulfilling career that brings joy and stability to me as helping my clients is the most rewarding job that I could ever imagine plus I can work my time around my family.

Sports Massage Level 3

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