Technical Specialist in Sports Massage Therapy Level 3 Diploma Part-time
Course Overview
Technical Specialist in Sports Massage Therapy Level 3 Diploma Part-time
Step into the world of professional sports therapy with this hands-on qualification designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and practical skills to deliver effective sports massage treatments.
Whether you're looking to enhance your current skill set or start a new career in the health and fitness industry, this course empowers you to work confidently with clients experiencing muscle dysfunction and soft tissue imbalances.
You’ll gain the core competencies required for professional deployment, while also developing specialist techniques that make a real difference in performance, recovery, and overall wellbeing.
You will study:
Anatomy and Physiology for Sports Massage
Professional Practice in Sports Massage
Understand the Principles of Soft Tissue Dysfunction injury and repair
Client consultation, assessment and treatment planning for sports massage therapy
Sports massage therapy treatment, aftercare, and remedial exercise
Located at: Honeywell Sports campus
Course Start: 26 September 2026
Course length: 14 Weeks
Study Mode: Part-time
Course Code: QSPTTDSMT1
Course Fees and Funding
How much does the course cost?
This course costs £1,900.
Aged 19 or over and thinking about studying a course?
You may be eligible for free or reduced course fees. Please visit the How to apply and fees page for further details.
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For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, the Sports Village, where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates.
Barnsley Sports Academy offers state-of-the-art facilities and diverse sports programs, enabling students to achieve academic and athletic excellence. Remember, you don't have to be studying Sport to join Barnsley Sports Academy.
Disclaimer: Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
The course information on this page was last updated 19 June 2026.
