Level 3 Sports Massage Course
Sports Massage Training Courses in Dorset
Sports Massage Training Courses in Dorset
What's Involved In Our Level 3 Sports Massage Course
Our Level 3 Sports Massage course is developed by Sports Massage Education, with research-led, evidence-based content that’s regularly updated to stay current.
We teach the course on a 1-1 or 2-to-1 basis rather than in big groups, tailored to your background, experience, pace and your goals for the course. This might be clinic work, sports teams, or starting your own business.
What Makes This Course Different
You’ll learn techniques normally taught on Level 4 or 5 Sports Massage courses, including:
- Trigger Point Therapy
- Soft Tissue Release (STR)
- Muscle Energy Techniques (METs)
- An introduction to Dermoneuromodulation
Having qualified as a Sports Massage Therapist in 2011, I’ve been teaching this course since 2022. I hold a Level 5 Sports Therapy Diploma from Movement Therapy Education, have worked across professional sport and in clinic, and have mentored therapists through the STA for over 10 years — new therapists in the industry starting out, and also those who felt there were gaps in their learning.
Click here for the full course syllabus.
How the Course Works
1-1 tuition is taught on an individual basis — your own pace, your own dates, and the course tailored to your learning style and where you want to take it. 2-to-1 works the same way for two people, with dates, pace and learning style agreed between you both so neither of you miss an in-person day.
The course is made up of:
- 10 in-person days in Broadstone (60 hours)
- 40 hours of case study work
- Online learning at your own pace — 12 weeks (4–6 hrs/week), 16 weeks (3–4 hrs/week), or 20 weeks (2–3 hrs/week)
After qualifying, you’re eligible to join the STA (as a student during the course, then as a full member), and past learners have gone on to start their own businesses or progress onto Sports Therapy degrees, Chiropractic degrees, or a Level 5 Sports Therapy Diploma.
Frequently Asked Questions
We teach on a 1-1 or 2-to-1 basis rather than in big groups, so the course can be tailored to your background, experience, pace and goals.
The course is made up of 10 in-person days in Broadstone (60 hours), 40 hours of case study work, and online learning at your own pace over 12, 16 or 20 weeks.
It’s a Level 3 Sports Massage course, developed by Sports Massage Education, but it also includes techniques normally taught at Level 4 or 5, such as Trigger Point Therapy, Soft Tissue Release (STR), Muscle Energy Techniques (METs) and an introduction to Dermoneuromodulation.
You’re eligible to join the STA (as a student during the course, then as a full member). Past learners have gone on to start their own businesses or progress onto Sports Therapy degrees, Chiropractic degrees, or a Level 5 Sports Therapy Diploma.
The course is £1,995 for 1-1 tuition or £1,495 per person for 2-to-1. We run start dates in January, May and September.
Level 3 Sports Massage Course
A Level 3 Sports Massage qualification combining face-to-face practical training and assessment with online learning.
What Is Involved in Our Level 3 Sports Massage Course
Our Level 3 Sports Massage course combines practical Sports Massage training with anatomy, assessment and the information needed to plan and carry out a Sports Massage treatment.
The course includes face-to-face practical training and examination days alongside online learning that can be completed at your own pace.
The course is developed by Sports Massage Education. Tuition is offered on a 1-to-1 or 2-to-1 basis.
What Makes Our Level 3 Sports Massage Course Different?
Alongside the core Level 3 Sports Massage syllabus, we include additional techniques and subjects that are important when working with clients in practice.
- Additional treatment techniques — Soft Tissue Release (STR), Muscle Energy Techniques (METs), Trigger Point Therapy and an introduction to Dermoneuromodulation (DNM).
- Pain science — including pain, sensitivity and biopsychosocial factors that can influence symptoms.
- Tissue healing — including the soft tissue repair process and factors that can affect healing.
- Research-informed teaching — the course is informed by current research and evidence relevant to Sports Massage, pain and tissue healing. Course content is reviewed annually and updated where appropriate as the evidence develops.
How the Course Works
1-to-1 tuition is taught on an individual basis. 2-to-1 tuition follows the same format for two people, with dates and pace agreed between both learners.
- 10 in-person days in Broadstone — 60 hours.
- 40 hours of case study work
- Online learning at your own pace — over 12 weeks (4–6 hours per week), 16 weeks (3–4 hours per week), or 20 weeks (2–3 hours per week).
- 2027 start dates — January, May and September.
1-to-1 Tuition
Individual tuition with the course pace and dates agreed with you.
2-to-1 Tuition
Per person, with two students trained together.
Level 3 Sports Massage Course Information
Is this course taught in a group or 1-to-1?
Tuition is offered on a 1-to-1 or 2-to-1 basis rather than in large groups, so the course pace and dates can be agreed with the learner or learners.
How long does the course take?
The course includes 10 in-person days in Broadstone (60 hours), 40 hours of case study work and online learning completed over 12, 16 or 20 weeks.
What does the course cover?
The course covers the practical and theoretical content required for the Level 3 Sports Massage qualification, including anatomy and physiology, professional practice, soft tissue healing, principles of exercise, client assessment, treatment planning and practical Sports Massage.
It also includes additional areas such as Soft Tissue Release (STR), Muscle Energy Techniques (METs), Trigger Point Therapy, an introduction to Dermoneuromodulation (DNM), pain science and tissue healing.
What can I do after completing the qualification?
After qualifying, you can provide Sports Massage to clients within the scope of a Level 3 Sports Massage qualification, including clients with muscle soreness and tension who do not have acute or post-acute injuries or underlying pathological conditions.
You could work self-employed within a clinic, provide Sports Massage through your own business, or continue your training with further qualifications that expand your scope of practice.
Graduates are also eligible to apply for membership of the Sports Therapy Association (STA).
For clients with acute or post-acute injuries, further training such as the Movement Therapy Diploma or an equivalent qualification is required.
How much does the course cost and when does it start?
The course is £1,995 for 1-to-1 tuition or £1,495 per person for 2-to-1 tuition. Current 2027 start months are January, May and September.