Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage


The start of your exciting massage career!
Dates & Cost:
​The course runs for 12 days on Sundays (9am - 4pm) & Mondays (8am - 3pm) on the following dates - full attendance is required:
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13 – 14th September 2026
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11 – 12th October 2026
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8 – 9th November 2026
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6 – 7th December 2026
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10 – 11th January 2027
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7 – 8th February 2027
Cost: £1600 (Deposit £300)

Whether you're starting a new career or expanding your skills, our Level 3 Sports Massage Course in Nottingham offers the perfect foundation. This VTCT-accredited qualification is designed for beginners and aspiring therapists from across the UK — no prior experience required. Hands-on training – Learn advanced techniques from an experienced tutor in a professional clinic setting. Small group sizes ensures individual attention and high-quality tuition. Conveniently located in the Midlands, our training centre is based in Arnold, Nottingham, easily accessible from East Midlands Airport, the North, and major UK cities. We regularly welcome students from London, Manchester, Birmingham, Sheffield, and Leeds. You will learn anatomy and physiology relevant to massage, client assessment and treatment planning, sports and deep tissue massage techniques, injury prevention and aftercare advice. This Course is for complete beginners looking to start a massage therapy career, fitness professionals, PTs, and coaches adding to their services. Therapists wanting a recognised UK sports massage qualification
Course Content:
Anatomy & physiology for sports massage
Principles of health & fitness
Soft tissue dysfunction
Professional practice
Sports massage treatments – pre/post and preventative
Sports massage techniques – effleurage, petrissage, compressions, frictions, tapotement, passive stretching
What to Bring:
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2 medium/large towels and 1 hand towel
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Lunch (although there is a Sainsburys about 2 minutes walk from the clinic)
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Sportswear (and shorts)
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Ladies - a bra that unclips at the back is easier than a sports bra (for removal in class!)
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A4 Folder, dividers, plastic wallets, highlighters
Assessment & Coursework:
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2 pieces of coursework to be completed before the course
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Case Study to include a pre and post-event massage
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Logged Hours of Massage Practice
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Anatomy & Physiology Exam (Multiple choice - online)
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3 Workbooks (in class and home study)
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3 Practical Assessments in Class (Massage on external clients)
Pre-Requisites:
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Students must be 17 years or older (no maximum age!)
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An interest in the human body
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An adequate level of English to complete the written coursework
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Motivation and time to practice and study outside of the course hours









