Sports Massage Courses & Qualifications

Both our Level 3 and 4 Sports Massage Courses are regulated by Ofqual and awarded by Focus Awards. This regulation ensures that our training is held to the highest possible industry standards.

An added benefit of studying with OriGym is that our qualifications are internationally recognised. This allows you to take your career abroad and work in locations across the world.

You do not need any prior experience or qualifications to sign up for OriGym’s Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage.

Students who wish to enrol on our Level 4 Sports Massage Course will need to complete this initial Level 3 training as a prerequisite.

In addition to this, you must be aged 16 or older to study with OriGym!

We are proud to have the highest work placement rate among training providers in the UK. 92% of OriGym students have gone on to work within the fitness industry, including our SMT graduates.

This is all made possible by our dedicated post-course support team, who are on hand to help alumni land their dream job. The services we provide include:

• CV Analysis & Distribution
• Interview Prep
• Business Consultations
• Free Business & Marketing Resources

To help further your career, OriGym graduates can also access exclusive discounts on huge fitness brands!

Students can complete the theory elements of their Sports Massage Therapy courses from the comfort of their own home, via our online eLearning Platform.

You’ll also be able to attend an unlimited number of in-person workshops at one of our venues across the UK. This will be followed by a practical assessment, which can be completed from an OriGym location that suits you best.

For immediate clarity, the Level 3 Sports Massage Course is an entry-level qualification. This is perfect for those looking to learn foundational skills, with modules designed for beginners with no prior experience.

On the other hand, the Level 4 Sports Massage Diploma will expand your knowledge in areas such as clinical procedures and treatment planning. In addition to this, you will also develop further practical skills, learning how to implement advanced massage techniques.

For a full breakdown of the qualification levels, see our how to become a sports massage therapist guide.

Both OriGym’s Level 3 and Level 4 Sports Massage courses are internationally recognised, allowing you to take your career abroad and work overseas.

On average, it takes students 12 weeks to complete the Level 3 and Level 4 Sports Massage courses respectively (24 weeks in total).

The duration of these courses are not set in stone, as both are taught via blended learning. This requires students to attend in-person workshops, while also studying independently via OriGym’s online learning platform.

Both can be done at your own pace, as they’re associated with either sports massage qualification!

Students interested in OriGym’s Sports Massage Course must be aged 16+ prior to enrolment.

After completing a Level 3 course in sports massage therapy you can work in locations such as clinics, gyms, spas and sports clubs. Alternatively, you could become self-employed and set up your own mobile business and travel to your clients for example.

After completing your Level 4 sports massage course you will be qualified to pursue more senior roles and treat clients in their recovery from injury. The benefits of pursuing these opportunities include an increased salary and greater professional development.

For more on what the role involves day to day, see our sports massage therapist job description and advantages of being a sports massage therapist guides.

Both our Level 3 and Level 4 Sports Massage Courses contain elements of online learning. Students can complete these theoretical modules from the comfort of their own home, however, all practical workshops and assessments must be completed in-person at one of OriGym’s specified venues.

A recognised sports massage qualification opens up a range of career paths, from working in gyms, clinics, and sports clubs to running your own mobile practice.

With demand for sports massage therapy growing across both professional sport and general wellness, a Level 3 or Level 4 Diploma gives you the credentials to work independently and expand your earning potential.

Once you qualify, you will need professional indemnity and public liability insurance before practising with clients. OriGym does not provide this directly, so you will need to source it from a third-party provider. 

For full guidance on what to look for, see our sports massage insurance guide.