Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage


Increase your knowledge, confidence and assessment skills
Dates & Cost:
​The course runs over 12 days - Sundays (9am - 4pm) & Mondays (8am - 3pm) on the following dates with full attendance required:
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15th - 16th March 2026
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12th - 13th April 2026
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10th - 11th May 2026
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7th - 8th June 2026
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28th - 29th June 2026
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19th - 20th July 2026
Cost: £1700 (Deposit £300)

Take your sports massage career to the next level with our Level 4 Sports Massage Course in Nottingham. This nationally recognised qualification builds on your existing knowledge to equip you with advanced assessment and treatment techniques used by professional therapists across the UK. Our Level 4 Sports Massage Course is accredited and industry-recognised across the UK and is ideal for Level 3-qualified therapists ready to progress. We focus on hands-on, practical training in real clinical scenarios. Whether you're working with athletes, recovering clients, or chronic pain cases, this course prepares you to deliver deeper, more targeted results with confidence. Located in Arnold, Nottingham, our venue is easily reached from cities such as Birmingham, London, Leicester, Sheffield and Manchester. We welcome therapists from all over the UK looking for high-quality, in-person training. You will learn advanced anatomy, pathology and injury mechanisms, orthopaedic assessments, advanced soft tissue techniques (e.g. STR, MET, NMT). Level 3 Sports Massage Therapists ready to upskill, physiotherapists, or massage therapists that have taken a bridging course. If you are seeking a nationally respected Level 4 massage qualification, enrol now as spaces are limited to maintain a high tutor-to-student ratio.
Course Content:
Muscle, bone & joint palpation
Injury management & prevention
In depth joint anatomy & assessment
Treatments for soft tissue repair
Advanced sports massage techniques ​(trigger points, connective tissue work, soft tissue release, muscle energy techniques)
Range of movement & flexibility
Postural assessment
Functional tests
Physical examination tests
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
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Level 3 Certificate (photocopy)
Assessment & Coursework:
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Assignment 1 – Sports Injury & Treatment
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Assignment 2 – Subjective & Objective Assessments
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Assignment 3 – Soft Tissue Techniques
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Joint anatomy & assessment workbooks
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Logged hours of massage practice
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5 practical assessments in class (on external clients)
Pre-Requisites:
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Students must be 18 years or older (no maximum age!)
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Level 3 Sports Massage OR Level 3 Body Massage PLUS Bridging Course (with Pressure Point)
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A good level of English to complete the written coursework
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Motivation and time to practice and study outside of the course hours









