Level 5 Certificate in Sports Massage Intensive Course (iTEC)

Intensive Level 5 sports massage – accelerated training in three weeks

The intensive Level 5 sports massage course offers an accelerated, full-time route to the Level 5 Certificate in Sports Massage (iTEC), delivering the highest standard of professional training in a concentrated format. Building on the knowledge gained at Level 4, the course develops advanced clinical expertise, treatment planning skills, and professional judgement. It is designed for experienced practitioners, including sports massage therapists, physiotherapists, and osteopaths, who are able to commit to an intensive period of study.

Through in-depth study of complex assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation support techniques, delivered through sustained daily practical application, you’ll refine the skills required to work as an advanced sports massage practitioner.

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

• Learn from expert tutors with extensive clinical and commercial experience through focused, small-group teaching across the intensive course.
• Refine your professional practice and gain an industry-recognised advanced qualification through a full-time, accelerated programme.
• Benefit from 10 consecutive days of face-to-face teaching, with personalised feedback, close support, and sustained hands-on learning for experienced practitioners.
• Become part of the St Mary’s community, with access to campus facilities including the library, discounted gym membership, and wider student support and benefits.

Award and qualification

When you successfully complete this intensive sports massage course, you’ll be awarded the Level 5 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy.

After your intensive Level 5 sports massage course

After the two-week, full-time course, you’ll be prepared to work as an advanced sports massage practitioner, supporting clients with more complex and demanding needs. You’ll be ready 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.

Contact us

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

• Telephone: 020 8240 4321
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