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sports massage courses - future fit
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Level 3 Sports Massage Course

This course equips learners with the knowledge and practical skills to work competently as a sports massage therapist.

ACCREDITATIONActive IQ
COURSE TYPEBlended learning
LOCATIONSPortsmouth, London, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow
QUALIFICATIONLevel 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy

Course Overview

The Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy equips learners with the knowledge and practical skills to work as a sports massage therapist. On completion, graduates can pursue employment in clinics, sports environments or work independently, and may also add sports massage as a service within a Personal Training business.

The course covers A&P with a focus not only on systems such as the skeletal and muscular systems but also on the skin, lymphatic system and urinary system. In addition, soft tissue dysfunction as well as treatments and professional practice are covered in depth. Assessments across the course incorporate portfolio completion, practical observations and completion of a multiple choice question paper.

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Download our FREE guide to learn everything you need to know about our Sports Massage course, including course content, certification options, career opportunities, and how to get started.

Whether you’re looking to begin a fulfilling new career or add a powerful skill to your existing qualifications, this guide is your first step toward becoming a certified Sports Massage Therapist.

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Course Contents

Anatomy and Physiology
A base-level understanding of anatomy and physiology is crucial for a Sports Massage Therapist and this unit provides the foundational knowledge of the human body covering a number of body systems in detail. This unit offers fundamental content to enable Sports Massage Therapists not only to understand the structure and function of different body systems but how exercise and physical activity affect the body both short and long term. It builds proficient knowledge for everyone embarking on a career in the fitness and/or sports massage industry.
Advanced Anatomy and Physiology
A Sports Massage Therapist not only needs to be familiar with body systems such as the cardiovascular system but furthermore complex systems such as the endocrine and lymphatic systems as well as a robust understanding of the skin organ and posture. This advanced unit studies the molecular science of a selection of body systems. In addition, it will look at how these systems and the body as a whole respond to the physical demands of exercise. Finally, a recap of the roles and locations of muscles will also be covered.
Anatomy and Physiology for Sports Massage
In this unit, we will cover the systems of the body that sports massage therapists need to know about to deliver treatments to their clients effectively. This will give a great base of knowledge to build on in the next modules.
Principles of Health and Fitness
This module will help the Learner to understand the components of fitness and how the body responds to exercise. This will complement the knowledge gained from the first module and will also give the Learner a wider understanding of the body and how to apply this to sports massage.
Professional Practice in Sports Massage
Having gained the knowledge learned from the first two modules this module will then move on to learn about the standards and protocols relevant to the sports massage therapist’s profession. This will equip the learner with the information needed to be able to become a practising sports massage therapist.
Understanding the Principles of Soft Tissue Dysfunction
Learners will study different types of soft tissue dysfunction and how they can assist the healing process with sports massage. This gives a deeper understanding of the benefits of the practice and how they can make a difference to their client’s healing and wellbeing.
Sports Massage Treatments
In this module, you will learn how to carry out client assessments and apply a range of treatments to assist recovery. This module will give the learner the practical knowledge behind all of the theories learnt in the previous modules. This is where the learner will become confident in the treatments they will be delivering to their clients in the future.

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Set For Success

When you enrol on this course, you’ll also gain access to Set for Success, a career development programme created for Future Fit learners on Level 3 and above qualifications.

It focuses on practical skills, confidence, and clear next steps, helping you turn your training into real-world progress once you qualify.

Learning & Assessment

Our expert Sports Massage tutors lead 4 days of practical face-to-face learning which gives our learners the ability to learn through doing rather than from a textbook. We believe that this approach to learning sets our training above the rest in the UK and will give out graduates the much-needed confidence to form a successful career in this industry.

Learning

      • Online e-learning
      • Virtual learning sessions
      • Face-to-face practical workshops

Assessment

      • Externally set and marked theory paper
      • Digital portfolio of evidence
      • Face-to-face practical assessment

I study with Future Fit because of their long-standing reputation within the health & fitness sector. Widely trusted by professional coaches it was the only provider I would know could lead me to where I wanted to go & support me ongoing in my career. 

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Why choose the Level 3 Sports Massage Course

This course is built and taught by industry experts and is the perfect springboard into the industry of Sports Massage. You will be armed with the knowledge and skills to plan, deliver and evaluate sports massage treatments for the general public and for athletes alike.

This is a full package course that will set you up to start a career in Sports Massage. With the learning and practical experience you will gain and a complimentary massage couch included in the course, you are truly set up to build your business.

Enhance your Career

At Future Fit Training, we’ll help you not only obtain a qualification but build a career, enhancing your learning and development and building your confidence with further courses, training and a lifetime of ongoing support.

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  • Expert support, and guidance
  • Business and career development advice

To train and qualify with Future Fit is to become part of the family. To benefit from nearly 30 years of forging the finest health and fitness professionals. Why trust your training with anyone else?

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Course Dates & Locations

Future Fit has over 40 venues across England, Scotland and Wales, including venues in LondonBirminghamPortsmouth and Manchester.

To find a course near you, download the price guide and speak to one of our experienced careers advisors.

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Where would you like to study?

1532 Performing Arts Centre Elton Road, Bristol, BS8 1SJ Pilates, Sports Massage
Bannatynes Birmingham 3 Brunswick Arcade, Brindley Place, Birmingham, B1 2JF Personal Training, Pilates, Sports Massage
Midlands Arts Centre MAC Birmingham Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, B12 9QH Pilates, Sports Massage
Glynhill Hotel and Leisure Club 169 Paisley Road, Renfrew, PA4 8XB Pilates, Sports Massage

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