Courses

Level 3 Sports Massage Therapy

Take your coaching career to the next level with our Level 3  in Sports Massage Therapy—the perfect qualification for fitness professionals ready to expand their skillset, increase their earning potential, and deliver real results for their clients.

This hands-on, practical course is designed to give you the confidence and competence to assess, treat, and support clients through soft tissue therapy. Whether you're working with gym members, athletes, or general population clients dealing with tight muscles and aches, sports massage is a powerful tool to add to your coaching toolbox.

What You’ll Learn

Throughout the course, you’ll develop a strong foundation in both theory and practical application, including:

• Principles and benefits of sports massage
• Anatomy and physiology for soft tissue therapy
• Postural assessment and client screening
• Key massage techniques (effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, friction)
• Injury prevention and recovery strategies
• Treatment planning and client care
• Professional practice, hygiene, and consultation skills

Who This Course Is For

This course is ideal for:

• Personal Trainers looking to expand their services
• Fitness instructors wanting to increase client results and retention
• Coaches working with sports teams or active populations
• Anyone wanting to start a career in sports massage therapy

Why Choose Fettle?

At Fettle Fitness Education, we don’t just teach you how to pass an assessment—we teach you how to actually use these skills in the real world.

• Small group learning for maximum support
• Highly experienced tutors who work in the industry
• Practical-focused delivery (less fluff, more doing)
• Ongoing support even after you qualify

Course Outcome

Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a Level 3 certification in Sports Massage Therapy, allowing you to gain insurance and start working with clients straight away.

The Bottom Line

If you want to stand out as a coach, help clients move and feel better, and open up an additional income stream—this is the course that gets you there.

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