Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy

Course Outline

The Level 3 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy provides a strong foundation in the principles and practice of sports massage. This qualification focuses on supporting clients through maintenance, recovery, and basic pre- and post-event massage techniques. It is designed for those looking to enter the industry and begin working with clients to improve muscle condition, relieve tension, and support overall physical wellbeing. This course is the first step towards becoming a professional sports massage therapist and provides a solid base for further study, such as the Level 4 qualification.

Venue

BTST Academy & Clinic, Holly Farm, Clipstone Road, Edwinstowe, Nottingham, NG21 9JD

Course delivery

9 days of in-person training delivered over weekends and one Friday,
with full access to an online learning platform to guide and support your learning journey.

Course Qualification

Active IQ Sports Massage Diploma

Emergency First Aid Certificate

​Course Dates

2026

Day 1; Saturday 16th May 2026

Day 2; Sunday 17th May 2026

Day 3; Friday 19th Jun 2026 – First Aid Course

Day 4; Saturday 20th Jun 2026

Day 5; Sunday 21st Jun 2026

Day 6; Saturday 27th Jun 2026

Day 7; Sunday 28th Jun 2026

Day 8; Saturday 18th Jul 2026

Day 9; Sunday 19th Jul 2026 – Practical Assessment Day

Course days will run from

9:30am – 4:30pm

Price

£ 1550.00

Tutor

Laura Simmons

Assessors

Clare Sargent & Laura Simmons

Internal Verifier:

Becky Tyler

​External Verifier:

Will Mansford – Active IQ

Awarding Body:

Active IQ

Payment on Booking;

You can either select to pay:- The non refundable deposit of £400 or the Full Amount at time of booking.

Paying a Deposit:

If you select to pay the deposit you will receive communication via email to discuss & confirm a payment plan, all monies owed must be paid in full 1 week before course start date

ELCAS Funding:

ELCAS Funding is available for this course

Course Attendance:

*We ask that all dates are attended but appreciate this is not always possible and therefore any missed days will need to be completed via home study. However if there are more than 2x days you are unable to attend, please contact us at btstacademy@outlook.com to discuss before booking.

Refunds;

Please note that your deposit is non-refundable so please be sure before you book onto the course. If you start your practical training and then withdraw from the course you will still be liable for the full course fee.

Course Terms & Conditions:

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Course Accreditation