Level 3 Sports Massage Course
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About our Level 3 Sports Massage Course
This Level 3 sports massage course provides the essential training, hands-on experience and accreditation required to begin your career in sports massage.
Our Level 3 Sports Massage Diploma is the beginner route into sports massage. Study theory online, with tutor support, and attend six practical days in person, arranged as two blocks of three.
- Entry: no previous sports massage qualification required.
- Qualification: Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy.
- Learning: anatomy, consultation, treatment planning, massage techniques and professional practice.
- Assessment: coursework and practical evidence, followed by quality checks.
- Full fee: RRP £1,995; Black Friday £997.50 with code BLACKFRIDAY26.
This route covers clients with soft-tissue dysfunction without acute/post-acute injuries or underlying pathological conditions. You learn when to refer a client as well as how to deliver massage.
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What to expect on our Level 3 Sports Massage Course
The Level 3 sports massage course blends practical training, expert tutor support and structured learning to prepare you for real client work.
Online Study & Face to Face Expert Sports Massage Course Workshops
Our Sports massage qualification is a blended course, combining online learning with practical training and assessment days. This gives students the flexibility to complete most of their learning online, at a time and location that suits them, as well as gaining hands-on experience during the practical days.
Online Study
With the online study, you will have access to our learning platform which includes the following:
- Sports massage therapy manual
- Anatomy and physiology lectures
- Sports massage techniques lectures
- Client consultation, assessment and treatment planning resources
Practical Workshops
There are six practical training days that you need to complete for the course. These are divided into two sets of three full days. On the practical days you will go through:
- Practical anatomy and physiology
- Full body massage techniques
- Postural alignment
- Practical assessments
During the sports massage course practical assessment you will deliver a pre-event, post-event and maintenance sports massage. Within the maintenance massage you will also conduct a full consultation and postural assessment.
Level 3 Sports Massage Diploma Learning Outcomes
Once you complete your level 3 sports massage course with The Fitness Group, you will be able to:
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- Provide sports massage therapy to a range of clients who have dysfunctional tissue without acute/post-acute injuries or underlying pathological conditions
- Understand anatomy, physiology and the biomechanics of postural alignment
- Understand soft tissue dysfunction, injury and tissue healing, and recognise when to refer a client
- Assess and screen clients, including posture and range of movement
- Construct a treatment plan and determine appropriate techniques for specific clients
- Apply a range of sports massage techniques and understand their effects on the body
- Plan aftercare and remedial exercise, and review the effectiveness of treatment
- Understand the legislation and professional responsibilities required in sports massage
All learning outcomes in the Level 3 Sports Massage Diploma Course are intertwined across both theory and practical elements of the course.
Level 3 Sports Massage Course Qualification Structure
The structure of our Level 3 sports massage course includes the following areas:
- Anatomy and Physiology for Sports Massage
- Principles of Health and Fitness
- Understanding the Principles of Soft Tissue Dysfunction
- Professional Practice in Sports Massage
- Practical Delivery of Sports Massage Treatments.
This level 3 sports massage course will be studied with a blend of online and face to face learning.
You will complete your theory workbooks, written assignment and Level 3 Sports Massage Course theory exam from home.
You can choose when and where you complete the Level 3 Sports Massage Course assignments, these are completely flexible!
For your Level 3 Sports Massage Diploma practical support and assessments you will book in to at attend your nearest UK venue.
Sports Massage Practical Days
Alongside the online learning resources, you will also be required to attend six in-person workshops. These will be two blocks of three full days sessions in one of our facilities across the UK with an expert tutor. Here is a breakdown of the practical sessions:
Day 1: Meet and greet, followed by subjective and objective assessments, including posture, alignment, musculoskeletal anatomy, and joint actions. Introduction to sports massage basics such as client positioning, towel use, and massage mediums. Overview of Level 3 SMT techniques (effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, and basic kneading frictions). Practical hands-on massage techniques for the lower limbs.
Day 2: Objective assessments covering active, passive, and resisted ranges of motion for all joints. Understanding how to differentiate dysfunctions from injuries. Practical hands-on massage techniques for the hips and back.
Day 3: Briefing on assessment criteria and the differences between pre-event, post-event, and maintenance massage techniques. Practical hands-on massage techniques for the quadriceps.
Day 4: Recap of posture, alignment, and range of motion, including correct recording methods for the client record card. Practical hands-on massage techniques for the neck, pectorals, deltoids, arms, and forearms (with the client lying supine on the massage bed).
Day 5: Depending on group size, this may be the first day of practical assessments, with a maximum of four learners assessed per day (approximately 90 minutes per learner).
Day 6: Second day of practical assessments.
Level 3 practical training at a glance
Complete online theory, practical training and assessment. Workshop attendance is one part of the qualification.
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Level 3 Sports Massage Course Qualification Endorsement
The qualification is the Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy, qualification number 610/5190/1. Active IQ is an Ofqual-regulated awarding organisation.
Read the awarding body’s qualification overview for the entry requirements, scope and assessment approach. Existing learners should follow the qualification details on their registration.
Why Choose Our Level 3 Sports Massage Course
Whether you’re just getting started or looking to expand your expertise, our accredited Sports Massage Therapy qualifications offer a clear path into the industry and beyond.
Level 3 Sports Massage Course
Free CPD package with this Sports Massage Diploma
The Level 3 Sports Massage Course (full qualification title, Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy) includes the free CPD and additional courses.
The free CPD and Career Support Courses are in addition to the expert tutor support that you will receive throughout your journey during the level 3 sports massage courses, whether studying online or in person.
- 10+ Understanding Mental Health CPDs
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- Free Business Skills CPD
- Free Careers Concierge & Job Interview Support
- Access to our Graduate Toolkit Area.
You will study all theory and coursework online and book in for face-to-face practical support sessions.
Face-to-face practical massage sessions will be held in a in one of UK venues with one of our expert sports massage course tutors.
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FAQs
The theory is studied online. Practical training and assessment take place in person, with six practical days arranged as two blocks of three days. This is a blended qualification, so online theory alone does not complete the course.
Your completion date depends on theory study, practical attendance, practice and successful assessment. The six practical days are only part of the qualification. Agree your practical readiness with your tutor and check current enrolment terms when planning your study.
Use the Level 3 booking page to compare the currently available venues and dates. Check the location for both practical phases before booking travel. Venue availability can change, so use your booking confirmation for the final address.
The qualification is the Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy. This page lists qualification number 610/5190/1 and links to the current awarding-body information. Assessment evidence must meet the qualification requirements before certification.
The full course fee is £1,995. The current Black Friday offer is £997.50 with code BLACKFRIDAY26, subject to the offer terms at checkout. Review the total price and the terms of any payment option before enrolling.
No specific prior qualification is required for this Level 3 route. You need the physical ability to perform sports massage and communication skills appropriate to Level 3 study. Tell the team about any learning or practical support needs before you enrol.
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Plan your online study and practical attendance
Study the theory online and attend the practical workshops and assessments in person. The practical course includes two blocks of three days; book the second block after completing the first.
Check the Level 3 booking page for available venue and date combinations. Confirm the attendance requirements and your assessment readiness with your tutor before booking practical assessment.
Compare all sports massage course routes or read the Level 4 progression course if you already hold Level 3.
