Level 5 Certificate in Sports Massage (iTEC)

Level 5 sports massage – the highest standard of professional training

Based at our Waldegrave Road Campus, the Level 5 Certificate in Sports Massage (iTEC) represents the highest level of professional training in sports massage. Designed for experienced practitioners, including sports massage therapists, physiotherapists, and osteopaths, this Level 5 sports massage course builds on the knowledge gained at Level 4 to develop high-level clinical expertise, treatment planning skills, and professional judgement.

Through in-depth study of complex assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation support techniques, you’ll refine the skills required to work as an advanced sports massage practitioner. On completion, you’ll be equipped to support a wide range of clients, from recreational athletes and fitness enthusiasts to high-performance competitors.

Why study a Level 5 sports massage course at St Mary’s?

• Learn from expert tutors with extensive clinical and commercial experience, offering insight into complex sports massage assessment and treatment.
• Refine your professional practice through supervised open clinics, working with clients presenting more complex needs to develop advanced clinical decision-making skills.
• Benefit from 10 weekly sessions of face-to-face teaching, with in-depth feedback, structured support, and hands-on learning designed for experienced practitioners.
• Join the St Mary’s student community, with access to campus facilities including the library, discounted gym membership, and wider student support and benefits.

Award and qualification

On successful completion of this course, you'll be awarded an industry-recognised  Level 5 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy.

After your Level 5 sports massage course

After completing the Level 5 Certificate in Sports Massage, you’ll be equipped to work as an advanced sports massage practitioner, supporting clients with more complex and demanding needs. You’ll be prepared to work across a wide range of settings, applying advanced assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation support techniques with recreational athletes, fitness-focused clients, and those competing at professional and elite levels.

If you’d like to continue learning, you might be interested in our course.

Contact us

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

• Telephone: 020 8240 4321
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