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Sports Studies

VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage

Mode of study

Part Time

Start date

06/11/2025

Entry requirements

No prior qualifications needed althouhg a Level 2 qualification in Anatomy and Physiology would be an asset.

Teaching staff

The sports department at Oaklands College boasts an experienced, dedicated and knowledgeable team. All tutors delivering on the programme have extensive subject knowledge in sports coaching & sport & exercise sciences. Many tutors have competed or still compete in a variety of sports at a high level .

Course Code

DP3SMA1P/1

Duration

12-weeks

Location

St Albans Campus

Awarding body

Vocational Training Charitable Trust

About the course

this part-time course is suitable for those age 19+ who wish to become a sports massage therapist. It is a blended learning course which means it is a combination of distance learning and on-campus study.

Career options

On completion of this course, successful students can become a self-employed Sports Massage Therapist and progress into a variety of industry job roles.

Our Sports courses will help you get to the ceiling of your ability and this could be Regional, National or even International level competition. You could also progress to University or into direct employment.

Potential careers:

  • Sports Professional
  • Sports Therapist
  • Sport and Exercise Scientist
  • Sports Development Officer
  • Sports Coach, Physiotherapist
  • Leisure Centre Manager
  • Leisure Centre Assistant
  • Outdoor Activities Instructor
  • Health and Fitness Instructor
  • Pool/Beach Lifeguard
  • Personal Trainer
  • Gym Instructor

Course Content - What will I learn?

Sports Massage therapist skills development Explore careers in the industry Anatomy and Physiology Principles of soft tissue disfunction Sports Massage treatments Professional Practice in Sports Massage Principles in Health and Fitness

Please contact us to find out if you require any specific equipment for this particular course.