Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sports Massage (iTEC)

Advance your expertise with a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sports Massage

Based at our Waldegrave Road Campus in London, this Extended Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage equips you with the knowledge and practical training to qualify as a sports massage therapist. You’ll learn to deliver safe, commercially viable treatments in line with current legislation and professional standards, working confidently with clients recovering from sport and physical activity. Using targeted techniques, you’ll help reduce pain and inflammation, support performance, and minimise the risk of future injury.

Designed for therapists who already hold a (or equivalent), this intensive course combines flexible study with 5 supervised practical sessions. On successful completion, you’ll be a fully qualified sports massage therapist, ready to begin practising or progress to and study.

Why study the Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage at St Mary’s?

• Deepen your clinical expertise with specialist sports massage techniques, guided by tutors with extensive professional experience.
• Refine your skills in supervised practical sessions, applying advanced techniques to real recovery and performance-focused scenarios.
• Extend your professional capability through focused face-to-face learning, with personalised feedback to help you practise confidently and independently.
• Gain access to campus facilities including the library, discounted gym membership, and wider student benefits.

Award and qualification

When you complete the course, you’ll be awarded the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sports Massage. This industry-recognised qualification confirms your readiness to practise professionally and allows you to obtain insurance.

After your Extended Diploma in Sports Massage

After the course, you’ll be ready to work confidently with clients who have sport- and activity-related needs. You may choose to work self-employed, set up your own practice, or pursue roles within gyms, sports clubs, or clinics.

If you’d like to continue developing your expertise, the natural progression is the , followed by the .

Contact us

For more information about this course, please contact the Short Courses team:

• Telephone: 020 8240 4321
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