You're on your way to becoming a sports massage therapist!

Achieving a sports massage qualification unlocks a multitude of avenues for both personal and professional development. As a certified sports massage therapist you gain the flexibility to tailor your career path to your preferences. You can work in diverse environments such as sports clinics, fitness centres, or even with sports teams. There’s also the possibility of offering services in clients’ homes or setting up your own practice.

Each client presents a unique set of challenges and goals, ensuring a dynamic and rewarding experience in your practice. As a sports massage therapist you’ll assist clients in managing injuries, enhancing performance, and improving overall physical health. You’ll have the opportunity to develop specialised massage techniques and treatment plans tailored to the specific needs of athletes and fitness enthusiasts. This role allows you to make a significant impact on your clients’ athletic performance and recovery, adding a deeply satisfying dimension to your career as a sports massage therapist.

The field of sports massage therapy is experiencing a notable expansion, paralleling the overall growth in the wellness and fitness industry. This growth is fuelled by an increasing recognition of the importance of physical health and injury prevention, especially among athletes and fitness enthusiasts. As a result, there is a rising demand for skilled sports massage therapists.

The scope for sports massage therapists extends beyond traditional settings; opportunities are flourishing in sports clubs, rehabilitation centres, fitness facilities, and private practices. Additionally, there’s a growing trend of sports massage therapists being integrated into multidisciplinary healthcare teams and corporate wellness programmes. The rise of digital platforms also offers the potential for remote initial consultations and online client engagement.

Whether you’re looking to start your own practice or join an existing health and sports facility, the demand for qualified sports massage therapists is robust. This trend reflects a broader movement towards a more integrated approach to physical wellness and sports performance, indicating a sustainable and promising career path in sports massage therapy.

TRAINFITNESS was founded in 1994 by leading fitness experts and since then our commitment to excellence has set the industry benchmark for quality training and support. We deliver transformative education that enables people to lead a life they love as qualified fitness professionals and massage therapists.

As the UK’s leading authority in fitness and sports massage education and certification, we’ve delivered our fitness and massage therapist courses to over 40 000 people around the world. We can help you too!

Our range of sports massage therapy course study options is recognised by CIMSPA, built on evidence-based massage therapy techniques, and designed to boost your skills, advance your knowledge, and maximise your career opportunities. We’re here to help you change lives through massage.

We offer the internationally recognised Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy via two study options. Simply choose the study options that suits your lifestyle and preferred study method.

Full Time In-Person – London
You will study online theory and then attend a Full Time clinic held Monday to Friday at our venue in London. You will see a full list of dates here.

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Part Time In-Person – London
You will study online theory and then attend a Part Time clinic held over 3 consecutive weekends (both Saturday & Sunday) at our venue in London. You will see a full list of dates here.

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We all lead different lives. That’s why we’ve created flexible study options. If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call on 0207 2929 140.

1. Contact us if you have questions you’d like to discuss
   Our Success Coaches are on hand to help you with any questions you might have, whether about the course material, assessments, support, or anything else!
   
   
2. Enrol on your sports massage course
   Choose the study option that’s best for you.
   
   
3. Start studying
   You’ll gain instant access to your online course materials. Study how, when and where you want.
   
   
4. Practise with quizzes
   We offer everything you could want, like practice quizzes and video examples, to help you prepare for your assessments.
   
   
5. Book and attend the Full Time or Part Time clinics
   Full Time runs Monday to Friday while Part Time is held over consecutive weekends. Both are held at our venue in central London.
   
   
6. Perform the assessments
   You’ll attend one additional day on which you will perform your practical assessment involving a sports massage therapy session on a client. You’ll also submit a portfolio of evidence and complete an online theory assessment at home.
   
   

You could be a qualified sports massage therapist in less than 8 weeks!

Call us now on 02072929140 or  Get Started