VTCT Level 3 Diploma Sports Massage Therapy
Key Facts
Level: 3
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 1 Year
Course Code: QEH6231
Start Date: September 2025
Code: QEH6231
A practical course for anyone interested in how sports massage can benefit a
range of clients, both physically and psychologically. You must have an interest
in sport and a knowledge of anatomy and physiology would be an advantage;
however, no previous massage qualifications or experiences are needed.
Each three-hour session covers the theory of massage techniques and anatomy
taught in an interesting and hands-on way, giving the learner the necessary
understanding for working on the human body.
Sports massage is not just for the athlete, so if you are wanting to learn
deep tissue techniques to help improve a client’s flexibility, help with
postural imbalance or work-related aches and pains, this course is perfect for
you.
Our industry-standard facilities and close working relationship with
Loughborough University provides plenty of excellent opportunities in terms of
potential clients. Previous students have had the opportunity to work with
Olympic and Paralympic athletes, elite clubs, and professional sports
people.
Our uniform is a College polo shirt (£25), black tracksuit bottoms, and
trainers.
This course may be eligible for the new Advanced Learner
Loan.
You will cover
- anatomy and physiology
- health and fitness
- sports injury
- health and safety
- sports massage treatments - pre/post and preventative
- client assessment
A useful course book to help you with your studies is The Concise Book of
Muscles by Chris Jarmey.
There are a variety of assessment methods used to gauge your understanding
including workbooks, case study, an external anatomy exam and three client
massage treatments on paying members of the public.
- You must be over the age of 19
- Have an interest in a variety of sports and the human
body
You could start your career as a mobile sports massage therapist or work with
a sports team or in a clinic.
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of learners said staff valued students views and opinions about their study programme
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