Sports Massage Mastery: Beginner to Pro Course

Course Description

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 practise with confidence, competence, and professionalism.

What You’ll Learn

• 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 practise 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.

Structure & Delivery

• 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.

Who It’s For

This course is perfect if you:

• Are new to sports massage and want a full training path without having to enrol on two separate qualifications.

• Already practise 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.

Outcomes & Benefits

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.

Practical Details

• 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.