Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy
This is a technical qualification that gives you the knowledge,
understanding, and specialist skills needed for a career as a sports massage
therapist. It’s taught across 18 weeks with the choice to start in September or
February.
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Units / Modules
The structure of the qualification is comprised of 5 units which are all mandatory:
- Anatomy and physiology for sports massage - USP41 - Unit ref: J/506/7220
- Principles of health and fitness - USP42 - Unit ref: R/506/7222
- Understand the principles of soft tissue dysfunction - USP43 - Unit ref: Y/506/7223
- Professional practice in sports massage - USP44 - Unit ref: D/506/7224
- Sports massage treatments - USP45 - Unit ref: T/506/7228
Career Progression
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
- Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing & Personal Training
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More infoCourse Details
Duration
18 weeks, evening or day course option
Study Type
Part time
Start Date
16/09/2024
Course Code
74918-01
Course Fee (16-18)
No fee
Course Fee (Adult)
£2,126 plus exam fee of £99 You may be entitled to support with fees. Click here for more info.
Course Facts

By 2024, the sports coaching, sports instructing, and sports officials sector in Leeds is predicted to grow by 3.1%. (EMSI, 2019)
