Level: 3
Subject area: Sport, Health & Fitness
Awarding body: YMCA Awards
Qualification: Diploma
Course type: Part-time
Time of Day: Evening
Duration: 12 weeks
When you'll study: Monday & Wednesday, 5.00pm - 7.30pm

A level 3 sports massage therapist’s role includes planning, providing and evaluating sports massage treatments. Treatments can be carried out for pre-, post- and inter-event, maintenance and restorative purposes, using a range of basic massage techniques. 

Scope of practice is restricted to working on dysfunctional tissue and excludes working on recent acute injuries or pre-existing conditions.

This course is CIMPSPA recognised.

The course covers the following areas: 

• anatomy and physiology for sports massage
• principles of health and fitness
• professional practice in sports massage
• the principles of soft tissue dysfunction
• fundamentals of sports massage treatments.

There are no specific entry requirements for this course, but a genuine interest and understanding of anatomy and physiology would be beneficial. 

You will be assessed via an MCT theory paper, a workbook, worksheets and three observed treatment sessions.

Upon successful completion you may progress to the YMCA Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy.

Fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2024/25 (August 2024 – July 2025). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2025/26.