Sports Massage Mastery: Foundation to Pro
Step into the world of sports massage with a single, comprehensive programme that carries you from the fundamentals through to advanced therapeutic practice. Whether you’re brand new to massage or already working and ready to deepen your expertise, this course delivers everything you need to practice with confidence, competence, and professionalism.
Fundamental Skills & Techniques
Gain a strong foundation in sports massage principles: pre‑ and post‑event massage, maintaining muscle health, relieving tension, and supporting recovery. You’ll also cover anatomy, physiology, and essential palpation skills to really understand how the body works. (From Level 3.)
Advanced Injury Assessment & Treatment
Build on that foundation to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal issues. Learn how to conduct special tests, perform assessments, plan therapeutic treatments, manage case studies, and safely apply more advanced massage techniques. (From Level 4.)
Treatment Planning & Client Care
Develop skills in designing massage protocols tailored to individual client needs, interpreting assessment findings, and adapting treatment plans over time. Professionalism, ethical practice, and client safety are central throughout.
Hands‑On Practical Experience
Gain extensive practical experience in workshops and supervised sessions. You’ll practice palpation across all regions, learn to identify anatomical landmarks, and refine your touch, strength, and technique in real‑world scenarios.
Online Learning & Support
Full access to online resources and learning tools to complement your in‑person training. Multimedia content, reading, assessments, and continuous support help you master both theory and practice at your own pace.
Delivered over a mix of weekends and specified days (including some weekdays), to allow flexibility for learners balancing other commitments.
In‑person, practical training held at [venue name – e.g. BTST Academy & Clinic, Nottingham], supported by online modules.
Assessments include both practical evaluations and case study/theoretical components.
You’ll receive full accreditation via an awarding body (Active IQ), plus certification in Emergency First Aid.
This course is perfect if you:
Are new to sports massage and want a full training path without having to enroll on two separate qualifications.
Already practice massage or bodywork and want to broaden your scope into musculoskeletal assessment and treatment.
Aim to work with athletes, sports clinics, rehabilitation settings or private clients who have both maintenance and injury‐related needs.
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:
Deliver professional sports massage services covering both maintenance/recovery and injury treatment.
Confidently assess clients, plan and adapt treatment programmes.
Apply advanced techniques safely and effectively.
Operate with recognized certification, which increases employability and credibility.
Serve a broad client base: from fitness‑enthusiasts and athletes to those seeking rehab and therapeutic support.
Duration: approximately the combined number of contact days from Level 3 & Level 4, spread over weekends and selected weekdays.
Course hours: in line with intensive, practical training (e.g. 9.30 am‑4.30 pm per contact day).
Price: tailored to cover the full scope of training, practical assessments, online learning resources, etc.
Payment options: Deposit + payment plan or full payment.
Venue: onsite at BTST Academy & Clinic, with full practical facilities.
BTST Academy & Clinic, Holly Farm, Clipstone Road, Edwinstowe, Nottingham, NG21 9JD
Active IQ Level 3 Sports Massage Diploma
Active IQ Level 4 Sports Massage Certificate
Emergency First Aid Certificate
Level 3:
Day 1; Saturday 17th Jan 2026
Day 2; Sunday 18th Jan 2026
Day 3; Friday 6th Feb 2026 – First Aid Course
Day 4; Saturday 7th Feb 2026
Day 5; Sunday 8th Feb 2026
Day 6; Saturday 28th Feb 2026
Day 7; Sunday 1st Mar 2026
Day 8; Saturday 14th Mar 2026
Day 9; Sunday 15th Mar 2026 – L3 Practical Assessment Day
Level 4:
Day 1; Saturday 13th Jun 2026 – Leg Anatomy and Palpation
Day 2; Sunday 14th Jun 2026 – Torso and Arm Palpation
Day 3; Saturday 11th Jul 2026 – Special Tests
Day 4; Sunday 12th Jul 2026 – Advanced Massage Techniques
Day 5; Saturday 1st Aug 2026 – Treatment planning and Case Studies Part 1
Day 6; Sunday 2nd Aug 2026 – Treatment planning and Case Studies Part 2
(Level 4 could be started earlier as part of an intensive course completing mid April. Please contact for more details)
9:30am – 4:30pm
£ 2800
Becky Tyler, Laura Simmons, Clare Sargent
Becky Tyler
Becky Tyler & Sarah Lane
Will Mansford – Active IQ
Active IQ
You can either select to pay:- The non refundable deposit of £400 or the Full Amount at time of booking.
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
*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.
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.
To book your place on this course simply select the first date of the course you wish to attend and complete the form below:
