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Transform Your Career with Our Sports Massage Course!

Are you passionate about fitness, wellness, and helping others achieve their peak performance? Take your passion to the next level with our comprehensive ITEC level 3 diploma Sports Massage Course!

🏋️‍♂️ Why Sports Massage? Sports massage therapy plays a crucial role in enhancing athletic performance, preventing injuries, and speeding up recovery. As an essential component of sports medicine, sports massage therapists are in high demand across various sectors, including professional sports teams, fitness centers, rehabilitation clinics, and wellness spas.

💪 What You'll Learn: Our course provides in-depth training in the art and science of sports massage therapy. You'll master a wide range of techniques, including deep tissue massage, myofascial release, stretching protocols, and injury-specific treatments. Our expert instructors will guide you through:

Anatomy and physiology relevant to sports massage

Injury assessment and management

Pre-event, post-event, and maintenance massage techniques

Client communication and rapport building

Ethics and professionalism in sports massage practice

Business and marketing strategies for success

🎓 Why Choose Us?

Expert Instruction: The course gives students the exciting opportunity to study at the internationally recognised UCO School of Osteopathy at Health Sciences University. The School has been training hands on therapists for over 100 years.

Hands-On Experience: Practice your skills under supervision, ensuring confidence and proficiency.

Central London Location: Based opposite Borough High Street Tube station and within a 10 minute walk of both London Bridge, Waterloo, and the Elephant and Castle Train Stations. Our course is designed to fit with your work/study schedule.

Industry Recognition: ITEC level 3 diploma in Sports Massage is an internationally respected and accredited course provider which means your credentials will be recognised in the field of sports massage therapy.

🏆 Your Path to Success Starts Here! Whether you're a fitness enthusiast looking for a career change or a healthcare professional seeking to expand your skill set, our Sports Massage Course offers the perfect opportunity to excel in this dynamic field.

Don't miss out on this chance to turn your passion for wellness into a rewarding career! Enrol today and embark on a journey toward becoming a certified sports massage therapist. Unlock your potential and make a difference in the lives of athletes and active individuals.

Ready to take the leap? Contact us now to learn more about our upcoming course dates and enrolment options. Your future as a sports massage therapist awaits! CPD@hsu.ac.uk

Course Costs

The course total cost is £1,500 this includes all ITEC registration and examination fees.

NB You will be required to supply your own towels and massage lotion to work with. You will also need to bring a laptop or tablet for the on-line assessment, and to bring a colleague to act as your model for the practical assessment.

Benefits of Studying with HSU - Excellent experienced teaching staff, excellent teaching facilities, central London location, career changing opportunity.

Timetable of course:

Starts Tuesday 12th January 2027 (9am till 5pm), then every Tuesday at the same time until and including 16 March 2027. 

Venue Health Sciences University London Campus, 275 Borough High Street, London SE1 1JE

Units –

Professional Practice in Sports Massage

Anatomy and Physiology for Sports Massage

Principles of Health and Fitness

Sports Massage Treatments

Understand the Principles of Soft tissue dysfunction

Pre requisites: None

What the award means: You can practice as a sports massage therapist in the UK

Who are ITEC: The UK's market-leading vocational and technical awarding organisation.

Assessments

Practical Exam on Monday 17th May 2027– bring your own towels for client modesty; massage lotion and a colleague to act as your model.

Online Anatomy and Physiology Multiple Choice Exam on Monday 17th May 2027– bring a laptop or tablet.

Case Studies

In class assessments including a formative practical exam on 16 March 2027.