| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy from Active IQ provides knowledge and skills for sports massage therapy, focusing on treating dysfunctional tissues. The program comprises five units covering anatomy, health and fitness, soft tissue dysfunction, professional practice, and massage treatments, assessed through coursework, exams, portfolio, and practical demonstration. Upon completion, graduates can pursue careers as massage therapists in various settings, including self-employment, health centers, and sporting organizations.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy equips students with the knowledge and skills to provide sports massage therapy to a range of clients. The program focuses on enabling students to provide massage therapy to clients with dysfunctional tissue, excluding those with acute/post-acute injuries or underlying pathological conditions. The program aims to develop essential skills for a career in Sports Massage and Therapy. Topics covered include Anatomy and Physiology, Health and Fitness, and Massage Treatments.
Outline:
Assessment:
The course is assessed through a variety of methods:
- Coursework/Project
- Multiple Choice Examination
- Portfolio of Evidence
Careers:
Successful completion of the course can lead to employment as a self-employed massage therapist or a massage therapist within a health setting or sporting organization. The provided text also mentions a separate career path as a Sports and Leisure Assistant, but this is presented as a separate, unrelated career option and not a direct outcome of this specific sports massage therapy program.
Other:
The program is a Level 3 qualification, is part-time, lasts one academic year, and starts in September 2025. It is offered at the Trinity Green location. No formal qualifications are required for entry, but a good grasp of the English language is necessary. The provided fee information is described as representative but subject to variation depending on several factors.
