Add one of the most in-demand, high-earning skills in fitness. The Level 3 Sports Massage course qualifies you to treat athletes and private clients, with no experience needed, flexible ways to study, and a recognised qualification you can build a business — or a profitable second income — around.
One nationally recognised qualification, five core units, and everything you need to start treating clients as a qualified sports massage therapist.
Sports massage is one of the smartest skills you can add in fitness — whether you want to launch your own therapy business, hire a room in a gym, or offer treatments to clients you already train. The Level 3 Sports Massage course gives you the knowledge and hands-on technique to deliver professional treatments to athletes and private clients, with no prior qualifications needed.
You’ll learn how the body responds to massage, how to assess clients and devise treatment plans, and how to apply a full range of sports massage techniques — pre-event, post-event and maintenance. It’s an internationally recognised qualification awarded by Focus Awards, and it stands on its own or slots neatly alongside a personal training career.
This course is the perfect fit if you're:
A complete beginner who wants to qualify as a sports massage therapist
A personal trainer or gym instructor looking to add a high-value service
Wanting to start your own sports massage business or work freelance
Looking for a flexible skill you can earn from around other commitments
Planning to progress to the Level 4 Certificate in Massage Therapy for Sports
No experience? No problem — this is an entry-level qualification. Already qualified at Level 3 and ready to go further? Take a look at our Level 4 Sports Massage Therapy course.
The Level 3 Sports Massage course is made up of 5 units, blending theory with hands-on practical training:
Not sure which suits you? Call our team on 01772 910 950 and we'll help you choose.
Study the theory at your own pace on our interactive e-learning platform, with a tutor-led induction, full course resources, 16 hours of live virtual clinics and a dedicated student support team. Your practical is completed over a weekend with a video assessment.
Combine online coursework with hands-on, tutor-led practical workshops at one of our venues, where you'll practise sports massage techniques and client assessment and complete your training and assessment in the same weekend.
There are no formal entry requirements for the Level 3 Sports Massage course — it's designed for complete beginners. You'll just need to be at least 16 years old and have a good standard of spoken and written English. You'll also need a few practical items for your workshop weekend, including towels, massage oil, a massage couch and a client to practise on.
The Level 3 Sports Massage qualification is awarded by Focus Awards, an Ofqual-regulated awarding body, and is internationally recognised — so you can practise as a qualified sports massage therapist in the UK or abroad. On completion you'll be able to get insured through our partner insure4sport, with up to 30% off.
A sports massage qualification opens up flexible, well-paid work you can shape around your life. Our graduates go on to run their own private clinics, hire a room within a gym, offer treatments to existing personal training clients, and work in settings from sports clubs and leisure centres to hotels — in the UK and overseas.
Run a private clinic, work freelance, or add massage to your PT services.
Graduates typically charge £30–£60 per session.
Progress to the Level 4 Certificate in Massage Therapy for Sports to treat more complex cases.
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No experience needed, flexible ways to study, and our specialist tutors behind you the whole way. Take the first step today.
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